Fresh Blow for Obi as Obidient Movement Director Resigns

Fresh Blow for Obi as Obidient Movement Director Resigns
He cited lack of funding, coordination, and poor Anambra election results.
12121onye urges Peter Obi to professionalise and restructure the movement.

The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has announced his resignation, citing poor coordination, lack of leadership engagement, and the movement’s disappointing performance in the recent Anambra governorship election.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Monye made the announcement on Thursday through a statement shared on his X handle, expressing frustration over what he described as “optics without results.”

“Almost a year down the line, most of our short, medium, and long-term plans have not been met. I won’t be part of optics and no work. The poor showing at the Anambra election has also made my position untenable,” he said.

Monye revealed that he had personally funded nationwide mobilisation projects, including logistics, voter awareness campaigns, and grassroots coordination, without financial or moral support from the leadership of the movement or its principal, Mr Peter Obi.

“No money was given to the Directorate of Mobilisation. There’s no bank account even for the directorate. In fact, Mr Peter Obi has never asked what we are doing in mobilisation — no communication, nothing,” he lamented.

The activist also disclosed that his involvement in the movement had attracted harassment from government loyalists, saying it had taken a toll on his business and family.

“It’s a role that paints a target on your back. I’ve had to remain silent so as not to discourage anyone or appear to be complaining,” he added.

Monye outlined his contributions, including setting up the Obidient online registration system, reviving dormant support groups, creating regional offices, and launching the Obidient NextGen university campus network. He also funded the campaign of the movement’s candidate in the Anambra election and proposed the use of body cameras for polling agents, a project he urged his successor to complete.

He confirmed submitting his resignation to Peter Obi, National Coordinator Dr Yunusa Tanko, and his state coordinator. Monye said he now plans to focus on his businesses and pursue a business programme at Oxford or Cambridge University while continuing to advocate for good governance and electoral reform.

Advising on the movement’s future, he urged Obi to adopt a professional and structured approach with clear funding and measurable accountability.

“You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone,” Monye warned.

Monye, one of the movement’s earliest organisers, described his time with the Obidient Movement as “a privilege,” but said it was time for “someone else to carry the mantle.”

The Obidient Movement, built around Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid, gained prominence through social media mobilisation and youthful enthusiasm but has since struggled to maintain cohesion and momentum.