OK Movement tells NDC: it does not need validation for its presidential campaign role

The OK Movement replies to Nigeria’s NDC by saying it “doesn’t need your validation,” emphasizing that it operates independently and does not rely on approval or sponsorship from political office holders. The movement also says it is established from the grassroots, outlining that its activities are not dependent on any individual’s endorsement or funding.

The outlets report the exchange as part of a broader dispute over influence and legitimacy within campaign structures ahead of the presidential contest. Vanguard frames the response around the movement’s origin “from the grassroots” and its lack of reliance on political sponsorship. Premium Times highlights the movement’s stance that it will not compromise its standards, surrender independence, or be intimidated. Both accounts present the same core message: the OK Movement rejects claims that it needs validation from the NDC, while reaffirming its autonomy.