Obidient Movement Mobilization Director Resigns, Cites “Personal Funding Fatigue”

By Akinwale Kasali

Morris Monye, Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, has tendered his resignation from office.

Monye who played a dominant role for former Labour Party, LP, Presidential Candidate at the 2023 Election by mobilizing enmasse for the Obidient Movement cited poor coordination and personal funding fatigue.

Monye took to his X handle on Thursday, stating that despite his passion and personal financial sacrifices, the Movement has suffered from poor coordination, resulting in its underwhelming performance in the just-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 further revealed that he personally funded the Movement’s nationwide mobilisation efforts, including travel, local structure support, voter awareness campaigns and logistics without any financial backing 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 maintained.

He added that he and his business interests were constantly harassed and intimidated by supporters of the Government and their Agencies.

Speaking further, Monye lamented that his now former position made him work at odds with his security, safety and well-being.

“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 added.

Monye’s contribution towards the movement includes: the creation of an online registration system for Obidients, revival of dormant support groups, establishment of regional and local government offices, and the launch of the Obidient NextGen university campus network.

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

“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.”

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