Morris Monye resigns as Obidient Movement’s mobilisation director

Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination within the movement and personal funding fatigue.

In a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, Monye said that despite his passion and significant personal financial contributions, the movement has suffered from inadequate coordination, resulting in lacklustre performance in the recently concluded Anambra State governorship election.

Monye said, “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. The poor showing at the Anambra election has also made my position untenable.”

He revealed that he personally financed the movement’s nationwide mobilisation efforts, including travel, support for local structures, voter awareness campaigns, and logistics, without any backing from the leadership or 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 disclosed that he and his business interests faced constant harassment and intimidation from government supporters and agencies.

He lamented the personal toll of his role, saying, “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.”

Highlighting his achievements, Monye listed the creation of an online registration system for Obidients, revival of dormant support groups, establishment of regional and local offices, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network.

He added that he also raised funds for the Obidient candidate in the Anambra election and initiated a plan to equip polling unit agents with affordable body cameras for election accountability, urging his successor to continue the project.

According to him, “The next director must follow up on this. We have not closed it out yet. You can’t run a campaign simply from general goodwill. This is not 2023. The element of surprise is gone.”

Monye described his time in the Obidient Movement as a “privilege”, but said it was time for “someone else to carry the mantle.”