Hon. Engr. Francis Nnoli, the National Head of Operations of the OK Movement, announced his resignation on Sunday in Abuja, saying the decision was driven by a growing disconnect between the movement and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The resignation follows a dispute over whether the OK Movement should operate as an independent body or formally align with the NDC, the platform on which former Vice President Peter Gregory Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are pursuing a joint presidential bid for 2027.
In a statement, Nnoli emphasized the need for “political discipline, structural clarity and coordination between support groups, candidates and the party.” He added, “Every support structure established around a political ticket must operate with a clear understanding of its relationship with the political party, its candidates and the broader political mandate it seeks to advance.”
The movement’s Director‑General, John Ugulu, has maintained that the OK Movement is an independent organisation with no formal relationship to the NDC and does not require the party’s endorsement or directives. The NDC, in turn, has dissociated itself from the Presidential Campaign Council announced under Ugulu’s name, asserting that only the appropriate party leadership has the authority to constitute and announce such a council.
Nnoli said the disagreement left him unable to serve “with full confidence” and that stepping aside was necessary. He reiterated that his resignation does not constitute a rejection of the Obi‑Kwankwaso project, urging supporters to avoid parallel structures that could cause confusion. “The 2027 election will require more than slogans and organisational titles. It will require coordination, credibility, discipline, strategic thinking and a clear understanding of how political movements and political parties must work together,” he concluded.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
