Morris Monye, the Director of Mobilisation for the Obidient Movement, has resigned, citing neglect and lack of leadership from Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Announcing his resignation on Thursday via X, Monye accused Obi of abandoning the movement’s grassroots network and failing to provide funding or strategic direction. He described his role as “untenable,” pointing to poor coordination, absence of communication, and the movement’s disappointing performance in the recent Anambra governorship election.
“Nearly a year later, most of our short, medium, and long-term goals remain unmet. I refuse to be part of optics without substance. The Anambra election results made my position untenable,” Monye stated.
He disclosed that he personally financed several mobilisation activities across Nigeria—covering logistics, voter sensitisation, and support for local groups—without any financial backing from Obi or the movement’s leadership.
“No money was ever provided to the Directorate of Mobilisation. There isn’t even a bank account for it. Mr Peter Obi has never inquired about our mobilisation efforts — no communication whatsoever,” he lamented.
Monye further revealed that his position made him a target of harassment from political rivals, adding that the stress had taken a toll on him and his family.
“It’s a role that paints a target on your back. I’ve had to stay silent to avoid discouraging others, but it has been tough,” he said.
Reflecting on his contributions, Monye noted that he built an online registration system for Obidients, reactivated inactive support groups, established regional and local offices, and launched the Obidient NextGen campus network across universities.
He also initiated a fundraising campaign for the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra and began developing a plan to equip polling unit agents with affordable body cameras to enhance electoral transparency.
“The next director should continue this project — it’s not yet completed,” he added.
Monye said he had officially informed Obi, the National Coordinator Dr Yunusa Tanko, and his state coordinator of his resignation. He now plans to refocus on his business ventures and pursue advanced studies at Oxford or Cambridge University.
In his parting advice, Monye urged Obi to restructure the movement by hiring professionals, properly funding its directorates, and introducing systems for accountability and measurable progress.
“You can’t sustain a campaign on goodwill alone. This isn’t 2023 — the element of surprise is gone,” he warned.
While describing his tenure as a “privilege,” Monye said it was time for “new energy” to lead the movement.
The Obidient Movement, which gained massive support among Nigerian youths and the diaspora during the 2023 elections, has struggled to maintain momentum following Labour Party’s poor 1.5 per cent performance in the November 2025 Anambra governorship poll.
