Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Edo State chapter of the Obidient Movement has declared a vote of no confidence in its State Coordinator, Comrade Asemota Igiogbe, following a resolution reached by members of the State Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.
In a statement jointly signed by the aggrieved executive members and stakeholders, the group accused Igiogbe of administrative shortcomings, abuse of office, autocratic leadership, and actions they said have weakened the movement’s unity and progress.
The signatories further alleged that the State Coordinator had placed his personal political ambitions above the movement’s core vision, goals, and collective interests.
According to the statement, since assuming office, the State Coordinator has failed to convene mandatory executive meetings or provide periodic reports on the activities and progress of the movement, contrary to the expectations of the executive committee.
They also claimed that key decisions, including efforts to strengthen grassroots structures across Edo State, were taken without consultation with the executive.
The statement further accused Igiogbe of holding meetings with political actors without the knowledge or approval of the executive and allegedly presenting individuals who were not duly recognized members of the executive as representatives of the movement during such engagements.
According to the stakeholders, the coordinator’s leadership style had created divisions within the movement through alleged factionalism and ethnic bias, while they also expressed concern over what they described as his pursuit of partisan political interests despite the movement’s non-partisan character.
The executive further alleged that Igiogbe is the subject of an ongoing police investigation over allegations including forgery and impersonation.
They also claimed that he is pursuing a political ambition as a purported candidate for a seat in the Edo State House of Assembly, a development they said constituted a conflict of interest with his position as State Coordinator.
The aggrieved members recalled that many of the concerns were discussed during a meeting between the South-South Zonal Coordinator and members of the State Executive on January 17, 2026, where they said Igiogbe was advised to address the issues and avoid actions capable of damaging the image of the movement.
They, however, alleged that the concerns persisted despite the intervention.
Consequently, the executive members announced that they had unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the State Coordinator, stating that the decision was taken to protect the integrity, unity, and objectives of the Obi-dient Movement in Edo State.
Reacting to the development, Comrade Asemota dismissed the allegations, insisting that those who claimed to have passed the vote of no confidence were not genuine members of the movement.
He further alleged that they were sponsored agents working against the interests of Peter Obi.
