‘Poor Coordination’ Cited as Obidient Movement Finance Director Resigns, Starts Own Group

The Obidient Movement has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the resignation of its Director of Finance, Dr Peter Agada, who cited poor coordination and weak internal structure as reasons for his exit.

Agada announced his resignation on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that he had stepped down from the role three days earlier. He said the decision was based on longstanding concerns about how the movement operates.

According to him, he had increasingly been excluded from key meetings and activities, despite holding a senior position. He described the situation as inconsistent with his professional standards and experience.

Agada also used the occasion to unveil a new platform, The Movement Nigeria, signalling a possible shift within the coalition of supporters that emerged during the 2023 presidential election.

He said the new group would not be built around any individual political figure and would instead focus on collective participation. He also dismissed claims of external sponsorship, noting that the platform would rely on contributions from its members.

The Obidient Movement rose to prominence as a youth-driven political force during the 2023 elections, but concerns about its organisational strength have persisted since then.

In response, the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, expressed disappointment over Agada’s resignation but downplayed its impact. He said efforts were ongoing to restructure the group into a more collective leadership system.

Tanko also stated that he had not received any formal resignation letter and maintained that the movement remained united despite the development.

The resignation highlights growing internal tensions within the Obidient Movement as political alignments begin to shift ahead of the 2027 elections.