The exchange follows Dickson’s remarks regarding the role of political support groups, where he argued that such groups should complement political parties rather than operate as rival structures. He also dismissed the OK Movement’s decision to establish a campaign council as “nonsensical.”

In a swift response, the Director-General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu, rejected the notion that the organization is an ordinary support group or an appendage of the NDC.

• Independent Identity: Ughulu emphasized that the OK Movement is independently organized and managed, distinct from conventional political support groups.

• Multi-Party Coalition: He explained that the movement brings together individuals from various political parties united behind the NDC presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

• Structure Retention: The DG maintained that the movement will preserve its national, state, local government, and ward structures, stating that political cooperation does not mean organizational subordination.

• Right to Mobilize: Ughulu defended the creation of the movement’s campaign council, noting that it violates no party provisions and is designed to boost mobilization without usurping party authority.

Concluding his statement, Ughulu stressed that while the group is committed to working with the NDC and its candidates, its internal administration and organizational framework remain strictly under its own management.

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Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lokpobiri explained that energy costs and pricing are driven by global market dynamics, noting that economic pressures affecting Nigerians’ purchasing power are also being felt in the United States and Europe due to international challenges like the Middle East crisis.

Key highlights from his interview include:

• Global Commodity Pricing: Lokpobiri emphasized that oil and gas are traded globally, meaning prices in Nigeria mirror those in international markets, and production volume changes will not alter global commodity pricing.

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• No Price Control: Responding to whether the administration holds the authority to regulate pump prices, the minister clarified that the government cannot arbitrarily dictate rates without reintroducing subsidies, as the market is completely deregulated.

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• Defense of Subsidy Removal: Defending President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration-day decision to scrap the fuel subsidy, Lokpobiri argued that the timely move saved Nigeria from an economic collapse comparable to Venezuela’s.

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