Fresh Turmoil Hits Obidient Movement As Mobilisation Director Resigns
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Political momentum, no matter how passionate, cannot thrive on enthusiasm alone, and that reality appears to be catching up with the Obidient Movement.
The grassroots base that once powered Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s nationwide surge has been thrown into fresh crisis following the resignation of its Director of Mobilisation, Mr Morris Monye.
His exit, announced in a statement on Wednesday, has exposed renewed cracks within the movement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Monye, a key organiser during the 2023 campaign, cited inadequate funding, weak structure, and poor accountability as the core reasons for stepping down.
According to him, the movement has drifted into “chaotic and uncoordinated” operations since the last general elections.
“It’s like I’ve been screaming into a wall,” he said, lamenting the lack of response to repeated calls for strategic planning and financial commitment.
“You can’t run a campaign on goodwill alone. 2023 was different, the surprise factor is gone.”
He insisted that salaries, contracts, clear budgets, weekly KPIs, and monthly performance reviews must replace the current volunteer-driven approach if the movement hopes to remain competitive.
Monye also warned that the sluggish pace of voter registration and polling unit agent recruitment, both crucial to election readiness, poses a significant threat. Only 10 per cent of the mobilisation work in these areas has been completed, he revealed.
“The gaps were evident in the Anambra election. We have just 11 months left. The next director must be extremely time-conscious,” he cautioned.
His resignation has sparked mixed reactions across the Obidient community. While some supporters describe his concerns as valid and overdue, others accuse him of walking away at a critical moment.
As of press time, neither Peter Obi nor his media team had commented on the development.
Political analysts warn that Monye’s departure may deepen internal divisions within the Obidient Movement, which has struggled to regain cohesion and strategic direction since 2023.
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