The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination within the movement and its disappointing performance in the recent Anambra governorship election.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Monye said his decision followed months of frustration over the lack of structure, funding, and accountability within the group.
> “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 wrote.
Monye revealed that he had personally funded nationwide mobilisation efforts — covering travel, logistics, voter awareness campaigns, and support for local structures — without any financial backing from the movement’s leadership or its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
> “No money was given to the Directorate of Mobilisation. There’s no bank account for the directorate. In fact, Mr. Peter Obi has never asked what we are doing in mobilisation — no communication, nothing,” Monye stated.
He added that his activism had attracted harassment from government supporters, describing the role as one that “painted a target” on his back and took a toll on his family.
Monye listed some of his contributions to the movement, including the creation of an online registration portal for members, revival of dormant support groups, establishment of local and regional offices, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network. He also initiated a project to equip polling unit agents with affordable body cameras to promote election transparency — a plan he urged his successor to pursue.
Having submitted his resignation to Obi, National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and his state coordinator, Monye said he would now focus on his business interests and personal development, including plans to enrol for a business course at Oxford or Cambridge University.
He, however, advised the movement’s leadership to professionalise its operations, adequately fund its directorates, and adopt a results-oriented framework.
> “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 tenure as a “privilege” but said it was time for “someone else to carry the mantle.”
The Obidient Movement — a youth-driven political force built around Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign — once energised Nigeria’s political space through social media and grassroots mobilisation. However, its recent struggles were reflected in the Labour Party’s poor 1.5% vote share in the November 2025 Anambra governorship election, highlighting the challenges facing the movement as it seeks to sustain relevance beyond the 2023 election cycle.
