…says, his role as director of mobilisation of the Obidient Movement had exposed him to harassment from political opponents.
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination, lack of structure, and financial neglect within the movement.
Monye announced his resignation on Thursday through a post on his X handle, saying that despite his passion and personal financial investments, the group’s performance especially in the recent Anambra governorship election made his position “untenable.”
“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,” Monye stated. “The poor showing at the Anambra election has also made my position untenable.”
The outspoken activist disclosed that he personally financed nationwide mobilisation efforts, including travel, logistics, voter awareness campaigns, and local structure support without any backing from the leadership of the movement or its presidential figure, 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 revealed.
Monye lamented that his role as director of mobilisation of the Obidient Movement had exposed him to harassment from political opponents and government loyalists, which had taken a toll on his family and businesses.
“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, but it has taken a toll on me and my family,” he said.
Despite the challenges, Monye highlighted several initiatives he spearheaded, including the creation of an online registration system for Obidients, revival of dormant support groups, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network. He also said he had proposed a project to equip polling unit agents with affordable body cameras for election accountability, urging his successor to complete the initiative.
“The next director must follow up on this. We have not closed it out yet,” he noted.
Monye confirmed he had formally submitted his resignation to Peter Obi, the National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and his state coordinator. He said he now plans to focus on his businesses and personal growth, including enrolling in a business course at Oxford or Cambridge University.
Offering advice for the movement’s future, Monye urged Obi to adopt a results-driven structure, fund key directorates, and engage professional consultants to avoid repeating past mistakes.
“You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone,” he cautioned.
Monye described his time in the Obidient Movement as a “privilege,” but said it was time for someone else to take the mantle.
The Obidient Movement, a grassroots political force that emerged around Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid, once captured national attention with its message of integrity and reform. However, its recent struggles, including the Labour Party’s 1.5% vote share in the November 2025 Anambra governorship election, have raised questions about its internal cohesion and long-term viability.
As Monye bows out, observers say his departure may signal deeper cracks within the movement’s structure, a wake-up call for a group once hailed as Nigeria’s most dynamic youth-driven political revolution.
