The Director-General of the OK Movement, High Chief Peter Ameh, has resigned from his position, saying his decision is aimed at allowing him to concentrate fully on his ambition to represent Kogi East in the Senate in 2027.
Ameh announced his resignation with immediate effect in Abuja on Tuesday, amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the political movement backing the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
In a resignation letter sent to Vanguard, Ameh said his decision was necessary to devote the time and energy required for his senatorial campaign.
“I hereby formally tender my resignation as Director-General of the OK Movement, effective immediately,” he stated.
According to him, stepping down from the leadership of the movement would enable him to focus on his campaign for Kogi East Senatorial District, where he is the NDC candidate.
However, Ameh stressed that his resignation should not be interpreted as a withdrawal of his support for Peter Obi, whom he described as “my leader.”
He expressed appreciation to Obi for what he described as exemplary leadership, integrity and credibility, noting that those qualities were among the factors that inspired the formation of the OK Movement.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals that united us and wish the OK Movement every success in its future endeavours,” Ameh added.
He also pledged to support whoever Obi chooses to appoint as his successor, saying he would “humbly accept” the decision of his leader.
Ameh’s resignation comes at a sensitive period for the OK Movement, which has recently been affected by a factional leadership dispute, with some members questioning his continued leadership of the group.
With political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections already intensifying, the development could increase pressure on the movement to resolve its internal differences and establish a clear leadership structure.
For Ameh, however, the immediate priority appears to be his Kogi East senatorial ambition, while maintaining his stated allegiance to the political ideals of the movement and his support for Peter Obi.
