DMI’s NEC, TMS Board ratify partnership after London talks; group challenges opposition to explain alternatives
In a significant shift in its political engagements ahead of the 2027 elections, the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI), led by pioneer Obidient Movement organiser Marcel Ngogbehei, has formally entered into an alliance with the Tinubu Must Stay (TMS) Movement.
The partnership was agreed upon during an over five-hour meeting in London between Ngogbehei and the brain behind TMS, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi (KIA), who paid him a courtesy visit.
It has now received formal approval from both organisations. DMI’s National Executive Committee ratified the alliance at an emergency meeting on Sunday night, October 11, 2026, while the TMS Board also endorsed the agreement.
The development marks a new political direction for DMI, which played a role in grassroots mobilisation around Peter Obi ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Ngogbehei, a pioneer organiser of the Obidient Movement and former chairman of the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO), previously worked with the Labour Party during the mobilisation that preceded the 2023 elections.
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DMI said the alliance followed its September 18 national strategy session, where members authorised the leadership to explore new political and institutional partnerships amid the prolonged crisis within the Labour Party.
Explaining the thinking behind the alliance, DMI said it was concerned that the growing “Tinubu Must Go” campaign had not been matched, in its assessment, by enough detailed discussion of alternative policies.
The organisation said Nigerians battling high food prices, transport costs, unemployment and insecurity deserve to hear more than arguments over who should occupy Aso Rock.
“If Tinubu must go, what exactly is the alternative?” DMI asked.
It maintained that the opposition has every right to criticise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but should also explain what it would do differently, how its policies would be funded and what ordinary Nigerians could expect to gain.
“Government must account for its record. The opposition must account for its alternatives. Nigerians deserve both,” the directorate stated.
DMI also drew parallels with the political atmosphere ahead of the 2015 elections, when former President Goodluck Jonathan faced intense opposition campaigns. It said the experience underscored the importance of examining promises of change alongside criticism of an incumbent government’s record.
During the London meeting, Ngogbehei and Abdullahi discussed the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, diaspora investment, infrastructure development and human capital initiatives, including 3MTT, DL4ALL, TVET and NELFUND.
Abdullahi, described by DMI as the brain behind TMS and a member of President Tinubu’s Campaign Council, also discussed policy continuity and the administration’s development agenda.
Speaking after the meeting, Ngogbehei expressed appreciation to Abdullahi for the engagement and the discussions on Nigeria’s future.
“I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to my brother and friend, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi (KIA), The brain behind Tinubu Must Stay (TMS) and a member of President Tinubu’s Campaign Council, whose thoughtful engagement and friendship I deeply value. Our extensive discussions on Nigeria’s economic reforms, diaspora investment opportunities, infrastructure development, and human capital initiatives such as 3MTT, DL4ALL, TVET, and NELFUND provided valuable insights into the administration’s policy direction. I am particularly grateful for the time he devoted to sharing information, explaining the reform agenda, and engaging me in meaningful conversations about policy continuity and Nigeria’s long-term development. His contribution to these discussions was significant, and I look forward to strengthening our friendship and continuing our constructive collaboration.”
Beyond the immediate political alliance, DMI announced plans for a permanent civic-accountability programme to examine political promises, proposed solutions, funding plans and their impact on citizens.
The organisation said the programme would continue beyond the 2027 elections.
DMI also reaffirmed its grassroots presence, reporting more than 500 state and FCT coordinators and over 11,000 local government area coordinators nationwide.
Ngogbehei said the alliance would open a new chapter in DMI’s engagement with national development, public policy and citizen participation.
“Our alliance with the Tinubu Must Stay Movement is about encouraging that conversation. Opposition is a democratic right, but credible alternatives matter,” he said.
With both leadership bodies having ratified the agreement, DMI and TMS are expected to begin coordinating their public engagement and policy-related activities ahead of 2027.
