ABUJA — The crisis rocking the OK Movement has taken a new turn following the resignation of its Director-General, High Chief Peter Ameh, who stepped down from the position with immediate effect.
Ameh announced his resignation in Abuja on Tuesday, saying the decision was to enable him concentrate on his ambition to represent Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2027 under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a resignation letter sent to Vanguard, Ameh said, “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.”
His resignation has sparked fresh uncertainty among supporters of the Peter Obi/Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket being promoted by the movement, coming at a time when the group has been grappling with an internal leadership dispute.
Ameh, however, stressed that his resignation did not amount to a withdrawal of his support for the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, whom he described as his leader.
“I humbly accept any individual appointed by my leader to succeed me in this role,” he said.
The former Director-General expressed appreciation to Obi for what he described as his “exemplary leadership, unwavering integrity, and enduring credibility.”
According to him, those qualities inspired the formation of the OK Movement and have continued to shape its vision and objectives.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals that united us and wish the OK Movement every success in its future endeavours,” Ameh added.
The development comes after the movement was recently engulfed in a factional leadership crisis, with some members openly challenging Ameh’s leadership.
With political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gathering momentum, the latest resignation could further intensify pressure on the movement to resolve its internal differences and establish a stable leadership structure.
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