The crisis rocking the OK Movement took a new turn on Tuesday as its Director General, High Chief Peter Ameh, announced his resignation in Abuja.
The development has left supporters of the Peter Obi/Rabiu Kwankwaso National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential ticket uncertain about the movement’s next direction.
Ameh announced his resignation “with immediate effect” in Abuja. In a letter sent to Vanguard, he said he was stepping down to concentrate on his ambition to represent Kogi East in the Senate in 2027 on the platform of the NDC.
He wrote, “I hereby formally tender my resignation as Director-General of the OK Movement, effective immediately.
“This decision will enable me to devote the necessary time and energy to my campaign for the Kogi East Senatorial District, where I am the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.”
The former DG stressed that his resignation did not affect his support for or loyalty to the NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, whom he described as “My leader.”
Ameh said, “I humbly accept any individual appointed by my leader to succeed me in this role.
“I wish to express my profound gratitude to my leader, Mr. Peter Obi, for his exemplary leadership, unwavering integrity, and enduring credibility. These qualities inspired the formation of the OK Movement and have continued to shape its vision and purpose.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals that united us and wish the OK Movement every success in its future endeavours.”
The movement had recently been caught up in a factional leadership dispute, with some members openly rejecting Ameh’s leadership.
With political activities ahead of the 2027 elections gathering momentum, the OK Movement faces the task of resolving its leadership crisis if it is to maintain its relevance.
