Di National Head of Operations of OK Movement, Hon. Engr. Francis Nnoli, don resign. E say di reason na wetin e describe as growing disconnect between di movement and Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of 2027 general elections.
His resignation follow disagreement over whether OK Movement suppose operate independently or align formally with NDC. NDC na di platform wey Peter Gregory Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso dey use pursue their joint 2027 presidential bid.
Inside statement by Nnoli on Sunday, e say his decision come from need for political discipline, structural clarity and coordination between support groups, candidates and di party.
Nnoli tok say, every support structure wey dem establish around a political ticket must operate with clear understanding of its relationship with di political party, its candidates and di broader political mandate it seeks to advance.
Di development follow position attributed to di movement Director-General, John Ugulu, say OK Movement na independent organisation with no formal relationship with NDC and no need party endorsement or directives.
NDC don also dissociate itself from di Presidential Campaign Council announced under Ugulu name. Di party say only appropriate party leadership get authority to constitute and announce such council.
Nnoli say di disagreement make am necessary to step aside rather than remain inside structure wey direction e no fit serve with full confidence again.
E tok say, where movement exist primarily to mobilise support for candidates contesting election under platform of political party, questions of coordination, authorisation, communication and institutional responsibility no fit just dey dismissed.
He however stress say his resignation no be rejection of Obi-Kwankwaso project. E reaffirm commitment to broader political objective and urge supporters make dem avoid parallel structures and statements wey fit create confusion.
Nnoli tok say, 2027 election go require more than slogans and organisational titles. E go require coordination, credibility, discipline, strategic thinking and clear understanding of how political movements and political parties must work together.
