Morris Monye, Director of Mobilisation for the Obidient Movement, has resigned his position, citing lack of support, poor organisation, and persistent harassment from government sympathisers.
Monye, who made the announcement on Thursday through a post on his X handle, said he had submitted his resignation letter to Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko.
“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,” he wrote, expressing frustration over what he described as stagnation within the movement.
The former mobilisation chief lamented that despite his personal efforts and financial contributions, the movement performed poorly in the just-concluded November 8 Anambra Governorship Election, which he said rendered his position “untenable.”
In the poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared incumbent Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner with 422,664 votes, while the Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu, finished fourth with 10,576 votes.
Monye noted that even in Peter Obi’s polling unit, the Labour Party lost to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite Obi’s active campaigning for the party’s candidate.
He disclosed that he had spent about ₦40 million of his personal funds on mobilisation, logistics, and organising events for the movement, claiming that neither the party’s leadership nor Obi had provided any financial assistance.
“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,” Monye stated.
He said the harassment he faced from government agents and loyalists had taken a toll on him and his family. “I’ve been keeping quiet to avoid discouraging others, but it’s taken its toll on me and my business,” he said.
According to Monye, most directors within the movement were funding activities from their personal resources, a situation he described as “unsustainable” if the movement truly aims to drive political change.
Despite stepping down, Monye affirmed his continued belief in the ideals of the Obidient Movement but clarified that he would no longer be “at the forefront.” He also said he would only consider seeking elective office if Nigeria implemented credible electoral reforms.
Offering advice to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election, Monye urged him to strengthen his campaign machinery, invest in political consultancy, and deploy an effective media team.
“You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone,” he warned. “Polling unit agents’ mobilisation is key. That must start early. The lapse was shown again in the Anambra election.”
Monye advised Obi to take campaign organisation as a “serious business” rather than rely solely on the enthusiasm of supporters, saying structured planning and professional coordination would be critical for success in 2027.
