The Director of Mobilisation for the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has stepped down from his position, citing weak internal coordination, lack of financial support, and personal strain from single-handedly funding the group’s mobilisation activities nationwide. His resignation, announced via his X account on Thursday, has drawn attention to the internal challenges facing the movement.
Monye, who has been a prominent figure in the group supporting Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, said the movement had failed to meet most of its strategic goals nearly a year after his appointment. He described the outcome of the recent Anambra State Governorship Election as disappointing and said it underscored the disorganisation within the structure. According to him, the poor performance made it impossible for him to continue in his role.
He also revealed that his office received no financial backing from the movement’s leadership or from Obi himself. Monye explained that he had personally covered the cost of nationwide travel, local mobilisation, voter education drives, and logistics. “No money was provided for the Directorate of Mobilisation. There isn’t even a bank account for it. Mr. Peter Obi has never asked about our activities, no communication, nothing,” he said.
The former director added that his position had exposed him and his businesses to intimidation and harassment from individuals sympathetic to the government. He described the job as one that “puts a target on your back” and admitted that the constant pressure had affected his safety and family life. “I’ve had to stay silent so as not to discourage anyone, but it has been hard for my family to understand,” he added.
Despite these difficulties, Monye noted several initiatives launched under his tenure. These include setting up an online registration system for members, reviving inactive support groups, creating local and regional structures, and establishing the Obidient NextGen university campus network. He also supported the group’s Anambra campaign financially and introduced a plan to provide polling agents with affordable body cameras to improve election monitoring, a project he encouraged his successor to complete.
Reflecting on his time in the movement, Monye described it as “a privilege” but said it was time for new leadership. He warned that future campaigns would require structure and strategy rather than relying solely on goodwill. “This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone,” he said.
As of press time, the leadership of the Obidient Movement, including the National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, had not issued an official statement in response to Monye’s resignation or addressed the concerns he raised.
