Village Boys Movement Marches for Peter Obi in Abuja Despite Withdrawal of Police Approval
Abuja, Nigeria – In a powerful display of grassroots political support, members of the Village Boys Movement (VBM) on Saturday staged a solidarity march across Abuja in celebration of the affirmation of Mr Peter Obi as the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democracy Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election.
The march, which drew supporters from several states of the federation, was led by the Village Headmaster of the movement, Maazi Tochukwu Ezeoke. Also present were key leaders of the movement, including the Director of Mobilisation, Ambassador Justin Kingland; Co-Convener, Arinze Chidiebere; Comrade Abdulmalik Baba Hassan, Head of Protocol, Abuja; and Pastor Sunday Success Dili, who led the Adamawa State delegation to the nation’s capital.
In a significant show of unity among Obi supporters, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Tanko Yunusa, joined the march in solidarity with the Village Boys Movement, drawing cheers from participants and further underscoring the growing collaboration among grassroots groups backing Peter Obi’s presidential ambition.
Participants converged on Abuja to celebrate Obi’s emergence and reaffirm their commitment to his vision of a better Nigeria. Waving banners, singing solidarity songs, and chanting messages of hope and national renewal, supporters demonstrated what many described as a growing grassroots movement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The procession commenced from the iconic Unity Fountain, moved through major districts including Wuse and Berger, and terminated at Le Finesse Event Centre & Garden, Idu, Abuja, venue of the NDC Special Convention where Peter Obi was formally affirmed as the party’s presidential candidate.
The march was not without challenges. Organizers disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force withdrew an earlier approval granting access to the Unity Fountain, creating last-minute logistical difficulties for participants. Despite the setback, members of the Village Boys Movement proceeded peacefully and orderly with the march, insisting that their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression must be respected.
Addressing supporters during the march, Maazi Tochukwu Ezeoke described Obi’s affirmation as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey and urged citizens across the country to remain actively engaged in the political process.
According to him, the movement’s mission goes beyond political support, emphasizing the need for sustained grassroots mobilization and civic participation. He called on supporters to return to their communities and continue spreading the message of responsible leadership, accountability, and national renewal.
Participants said the solidarity march was intended not only to celebrate Obi’s emergence but also to signal the beginning of intensified grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general election.
Observers noted that the large turnout reflected growing enthusiasm surrounding Obi’s candidacy, particularly among young Nigerians and grassroots organizations who view the former Anambra State governor as a symbol of prudent leadership, transparency, and national transformation.
The solidarity march concluded at Le Finesse Event Centre & Garden, Idu, Abuja, amid chants, songs, and expressions of support for the NDC presidential candidate. Supporters pledged to take the campaign message to villages, towns, and cities across Nigeria, reinforcing what they described as a people-driven movement committed to building a new Nigeria.
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