Obidient Movement Official Quits, Citing Neglect and Weak Grassroots Support

By Diafa Doubra, Warri.

A key organiser within the Obidient Movement, Chima Monye, has stepped down from his role as Mobilisation Director, accusing the Labour Party and its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of abandoning the grassroots structure that helped power the movement’s rise. Monye, who announced his resignation publicly, said he had become frustrated by what he described as a lack of coordination, inadequate support, and an absence of a functioning organisational framework after the elections.

In his statement, Monye claimed he personally funded mobilisation activities across several states, spending more than ₦40 million from his own pocket to keep the network alive. He alleged that the directorate under him had no official bank account, no operational budget, and no structural backing despite constant demands from volunteers nationwide. According to him, repeated attempts to push for proper organisation and financial accountability were ignored, leaving the grassroots wing fragmented and demoralised.

He further alleged that his businesses suffered harassment and that he received little to no support from the political leadership he had worked tirelessly for. Monye’s resignation has sparked fresh debate about the future of the movement, which once drew nationwide enthusiasm but has faced internal cracks since the 2023 polls. Supporters say the development highlights the need for stronger coordination, transparency, and genuine engagement with the volunteers who formed the backbone of the Obidient surge.