The Director-General of the OK Movement, Peter Ameh, has resigned from his position as the political group grapples with internal challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ameh announced his resignation in Abuja on Tuesday, saying the decision takes immediate effect.
The former DG, in a resignation letter made available to Vanguard, explained that he was stepping aside to concentrate on his campaign for the Kogi East Senatorial District seat, which he is contesting on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
He said the demands of the senatorial race required his full attention and influenced his decision to leave the leadership of the movement.
“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,” Ameh stated.
Although he has relinquished his leadership position, Ameh stressed that his resignation should not be interpreted as a withdrawal of support for the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
He described Obi as his political leader and said he remained committed to the movement’s broader objectives.
Ameh also expressed his willingness to work with whoever Obi eventually chooses to succeed him as director-general of the OK Movement.
“I humbly accept any individual appointed by my leader to succeed me in this role,” he said.
The former DG further praised Obi for what he described as his integrity, credibility and leadership, noting that those qualities were instrumental to the establishment and direction of the OK Movement.
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“I wish to express my profound gratitude to my leader, Mr Peter Obi, for his exemplary leadership, unwavering integrity, and enduring credibility. These qualities inspired the formation of the OK Movement and have continued to shape its vision and purpose,” he said.
Ameh maintained that leaving the leadership position would not end his association with the political ideals that brought members of the OK Movement together.
He wished the group success as it moves forward and pledged to remain committed to its objectives.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals that united us and wish the OK Movement every success in its future endeavours,” he added.
His resignation comes as political activity around the NDC’s Obi-Kwankwaso ticket continues to intensify ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with various support groups and political structures positioning themselves for the forthcoming contest.