The Obidient Movement has suspended its call for public donations for Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate, following public outrage over the announcement of a nationwide birthday rally scheduled for July 19.

The fund is for the 64th birthday celebration of former presidential candidate Peter Obi.

The group said four dedicated bank accounts had been created to fund the rally activities, which are jointly managed by three individuals named Serah Ibrahim, Ezeokoli Blessing, and John Alor.

But the movement few hours ago, announced the fundraising had been canceled, stating national outrage about the proposed event in a statement:

”We have received feedback and concerns regarding the recent announcement of donation accounts of the July 19th Rally as a birthday celebration for H.E. Peter Obi”.

”We acknowledge that the release of donation account details and communication without adequate context may have created confusion and raised concerns. We take full responsibility for that and we sincerely apologise too.

”However, let us state clearly that, the July 19th National Birthday Rally is a day of national reflection, civic action, and a recommitment to the values that brought us together as a movement”.

”This rally is being organised under the theme: “FROM COMPASSION TO PURPOSE: Obidients in Action for a New Possible Nigeria”.

”It is a people-powered day of service, mobilisation, and political awakening across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT. It is a call to Obidients to step out in unity, compassion, and responsibility. On this day, Obidients will feed the hungry, visit the sick, assist the less privileged, engage with grassroots communities, and raise political consciousness in communities across the country”.

”A significant focus of the rally is to amplify nationwide demand for Electoral Reform under the banner #PassOurINECReform. Citizens will use this moment to urge the National Assembly and key institutions to act urgently to reform our electoral system. We are pushing for reforms that ensure credible elections, political inclusion, accountability, and trust in Nigeria’s democracy”.

”Moving forward, we will ensure better clarity and coordination”.

”The call for donations has been suspended and instead we encourage you to allocate your resources and lend a helping hand to those in need”. The Statement reads.