Morris Monye, who served as the Obi‑Dient Movement’s Director of Mobilisation, announced his resignation on Monday, citing the movement’s poor performance in the recent Anambra governorship election and a breakdown in communication with its leader, Peter Obi.
He explained that he had personally funded over ₦40 million for campaign activities without receiving any financial support from the party hierarchy, and that despite nearly a year in the role, most short‑, medium‑ and long‑term plans remained unfulfilled.
Monye also highlighted structural issues, such as the absence of a dedicated bank account for his directorate and Obi’s lack of inquiry into mobilisation efforts, which made his continued service untenable.
Despite these challenges, Monye listed several achievements, including the development of an online supporter registration platform, the revival of dormant grassroots groups, the establishment of regional and local‑government offices, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network.
He also initiated a pilot program to equip polling‑unit agents with affordable body cameras to enhance election transparency, urging his successor to see the project through.Looking ahead, Monye plans to focus on his businesses and pursue further education, possibly enrolling in a business program at Oxford or Cambridge.
He advised the movement to hire professional consultants, fund its directorates adequately, and adopt a results‑driven structure to ensure accountability, warning that reliance on goodwill alone is insufficient for a successful campaign.
