The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing the movement’s poor coordination and underwhelming performance in the recent Anambra election.
Monye announced his resignation in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, stating that his role had become “untenable.”
“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 said. “The poor showing at the Anambra election has also made my position untenable.”
He revealed that his work was personally funded, receiving no financial support from the movement’s leadership or its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
“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,” he stated.
Monye also lamented the personal cost of his role. “It’s a role that paints a target on your back. I’ve had to remain silent so as not to discourage anyone or appear to be complaining, but it has taken a toll on me and my family, who can hardly understand it all,” he said.
Listing his contributions, which included creating a registration system and establishing support groups, Monye said he would now focus on his businesses and personal development.
He advised the movement’s future direction, cautioning, “You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone.”
He concluded by describing his time as a “privilege” but said it was time for “someone else to carry the mantle.”
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