The Director of Mobilization for the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has announced his resignation, citing disappointment with the group’s recent performance, poor internal communication, and personal financial strain.

In a statement shared on social media, Monye expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of structure and transparency within the movement, especially following the poor results recorded in the Anambra State election.

According to Monye, despite personally spending over ₦40 million on logistics, mobilization, and outreach, he received no financial support or acknowledgment from the leadership of the movement. He said the experience left him drained both financially and emotionally.

“No communication, no structure, no support” — Monye

Monye’s statement gave detailed insight into the challenges faced by coordinators within the movement. He revealed that during his tenure, there was no proper financial framework, bank account, or formal communication line between his directorate and the leadership of the Labour Party or Peter Obi, the presidential candidate many members rally around.

“No money was given to the Directorate of Mobilization. There is no bank account for the directorate. In fact, Peter Obi has never asked what we are doing in mobilization — no communication, nothing,” Monye wrote.

He explained that his role involved nationwide travel, organizing volunteers, and funding various campaign activities, all of which he personally financed. He added that the lack of response from party leadership, despite his visible commitment, made his position “untenable.”

The political advocate also admitted that he faced backlash and personal threats from political rivals, which compounded his stress. “I have given this role my all, but I can no longer continue without proper support and coordination,” he said.

Monye’s resignation comes just months after several prominent supporters of the Obidient Movement voiced concerns over limited communication from the top leadership. His announcement has now sparked conversations about the internal structure and accountability of the movement as it prepares for future elections.

Reaction and what comes next

In his statement, Monye also reflected on his achievements while in office. He said his team built a national mobilization database, organized volunteer drives, and developed strategies for election monitoring including plans to provide polling agents with body cameras for transparency.

He maintained that his decision to step down was not out of bitterness but a need to “regain personal balance and redirect focus.” He hinted that he would be taking a break to concentrate on his private businesses and pursue further studies abroad.

Despite his resignation, Monye reaffirmed his belief in Peter Obi’s vision for good governance but said the movement needed a more professional structure to thrive.

Political analysts have described Monye’s exit as a significant blow to the Obidient Movement’s organization, given his reputation as one of its most active mobilizers. Some insiders say the move may trigger calls for restructuring and better funding mechanisms.

As of the time of this report, neither Peter Obi nor any official spokesperson for the movement has commented on Monye’s resignation.