Politics

Obedient Movement Director Resigns, Accuses Peter Obi of Lack of Commitment

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedNovember 13, 2025

The director of mobilisation for the Obedient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned, citing Peter Obi’s lack of engagement with the group.

In a statement on Thursday, Monye said he spent “approximately N40 million” of his own money on Obedient events, adding that the directorate he led received no funding and had no bank account.

“I have spent approximately N40 million of personal funds (my own money) on donating for Obidient events,” he said.

“No money was given to the Directorate of Mobilisation. There’s no bank account even for the directorate.”

Despite his contributions, Monye said Obi had shown no commitment to the movement or maintained communication with his directorate.

“In fact, Mr Peter Obi has never asked what we are doing in mobilisation. Nothing of such. No communication. Nothing. I spent those personal monies because I believe in the movement as a vehicle for a new Nigeria. I also don’t expect any repayment back from anyone,” he said.

“Almost a year down the line, most of our short-term, 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.”

His resignation follows the departure of two senior diaspora members, David Ogula, director of Diaspora Engagement, and Bolanle Emiabata Anibaba, co-director, who left last month.

“Given a series of manipulative and self-destructive events, we, the undersigned, have decided to decouple ourselves from the present configuration of the structure of the ‘Obidient Movement’ and its ‘directorate’,” he said.

“A carefully planned framework to establish local structures to build a formidable force for good was subverted by pedestrian antics.

“Lacking an understanding of the legal requirements for operating a cross-border non-profit organisation, some proffered a dysfunctional, opaque setup that stripped the diaspora of its legal autonomy and obstructed its ability to operate within the laws and regulations of the countries Nigerians have adopted.

“Ultimately, it became clear that we had been riding on a dirt road in a broken vehicle and had come to a dead end,” they added.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.