Obidient Movement’s mobilisation chief resigns
By Jeffrey Agbo
Director of Mobilisation for the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has stepped down from his role, citing frustration over the group’s lack of structure and disappointing outing in the recent Anambra governorship election.
Announcing his resignation in a statement shared via his X handle on Thursday, Monye said that although he remained deeply committed to the movement’s ideals and had made personal financial sacrifices, the current state of affairs made his continued involvement impossible.
He wrote that despite his passion and contributions, the movement’s poor coordination and underwhelming performance in the Anambra poll had rendered 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.
“The poor showing at the Anambra election has also made my position untenable,” he said.
Monye disclosed that he personally funded nationwide mobilisation efforts, including travel, local structure support, voter awareness campaigns, and logistics, without any financial backing from the movement’s lead figure, 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 stated.
Monye said he and his businesses had faced constant harassment from government supporters.
“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, who can hardly understand it all,” he lamented.
Monye listed his major contributions to the movement, including the creation of an online registration system for Obidients, revival of dormant support groups, establishment of regional and local government offices, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network.
He said he also raised funds for the Obidient candidate in the Anambra governorship election and initiated a plan to equip polling unit agents with affordable body cameras for election accountability, a project he urged his successor to complete.
“The next director must follow up on this. We have not closed it out yet,” he noted.
Monye said he had submitted his resignation to Obi, the National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, and his state coordinator.
He added that he would now focus on his businesses and personal development, including plans to enrol in a business course at Oxford or Cambridge University, while continuing to advocate for good governance and electoral reform.
Advising on the movement’s future, Monye urged Obi to engage professional consultants, fund the directorates, and adopt a results-driven structure for accountability.
“You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone,” he cautioned.
He concluded by describing his time in the Obidient Movement as a “privilege” but said it was time for “someone else to carry the mantle.”
