Nigeria: Crisis Rocking Ok Movement Takes Dramatic Twist As DG Resigns

What the report says

Vanguard, as distributed by AllAfrica, reports that the crisis within the OK Movement took a new turn when its Director-General, High Chief Peter Ameh, resigned in Abuja. The announcement came amid growing tension inside the group, which has been linked to supporters of the Peter Obi/Rabiu Kwankwaso National Democratic Congress, or NDC, presidential ticket.

According to the report, Ameh said his resignation took immediate effect. He stated that he was stepping aside so he could concentrate on his campaign for the Kogi East senatorial race in 2027, where he is running on the NDC platform. He also said the move would allow him to devote more time and energy to that bid.

The article says Ameh emphasized that leaving the post did not mean he was withdrawing support for Peter Obi, whom he called his leader. He added that he would accept whoever Obi chooses to replace him. The report also notes that the movement had recently faced a factional leadership dispute, with some members challenging Ameh’s role.

The development matters because the OK Movement appears to be navigating internal divisions at a time when political organizing ahead of 2027 is intensifying in Nigeria. If unresolved, the leadership uncertainty could affect the group’s influence and cohesion.