ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Director-General of the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement, High Chief Peter Ameh, has resigned from his position, citing his ambition to contest the Kogi East Senatorial seat in the 2027 election.
Vanguard reports that Ameh announced his resignation with immediate effect in Abuja on Tuesday, in a development that has added fresh uncertainty to the political movement backing the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket of the National Democratic Congress, NDC.
In his resignation letter sent to Vanguard, Ameh said stepping down would allow him to devote more time to his campaign for the Kogi East senatorial election, where he said he is the NDC candidate.
“I hereby formally tender my resignation as Director-General of the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement, effective immediately,” he stated.
According to him, the decision would enable him to concentrate on his senatorial campaign and fulfil the responsibilities attached to his political ambition.
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Ameh, however, stressed that leaving his position in the movement did not amount to a withdrawal of his support for Obi, whom he described as his leader.
He expressed appreciation to the former Anambra State governor for what he described as his exemplary leadership, integrity and credibility, saying those qualities inspired the formation of the movement.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals that united us and wish the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement every success in its future endeavours,” Ameh said.
He also indicated his willingness to accept whoever Obi chooses to succeed him as Director-General.
“I humbly accept any individual appointed by my leader to succeed me in this role,” he said.
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Ameh’s resignation comes against the backdrop of an earlier leadership dispute within the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement, with some members having challenged his leadership of the group.
The latest development could therefore intensify calls for the movement to resolve its internal differences as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum.
The Obi/Kwankwaso Movement emerged as a political platform associated with the alliance involving Obi and Kwankwaso.
With Ameh now leaving the DG position to pursue his senatorial ambition, attention is expected to shift to the choice of his successor and the ability of the movement to maintain cohesion.
Ameh said his resignation should not be interpreted as a departure from the political ideals that brought the members together.
He maintained his commitment to the NDC and Obi while expressing confidence in the future of the movement.