The Tinubu Must Stay Movement has appointed Marcel Ngogbehei, a pioneer organiser of the Obidient Movement and former chairman of the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO), as Director-General of its alliance with the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appointment was announced by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, chairman of the movement’s Board of Trustees and convener, who expressed confidence in Ngogbehei’s leadership abilities, professional experience and grassroots mobilisation skills.
Abdullahi, who also serves as Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and deputy director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, said he had known Ngogbehei for more than 25 years and worked with him on several projects.
“I have known Marcel for over 25 years. We have worked together, faced difficult challenges together and delivered results together. I know his character, I know his ability, and I trust him to deliver,” Abdullahi said.
He said Ngogbehei’s appointment was based on his experience in public-sector technology, institutional development, political organisation, philanthropy and community leadership in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Abdullahi recalled their professional engagements at Galaxy Backbone Plc and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), where they contributed to initiatives such as the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the Government Data Centre and the CBN Cashless Policy.
He also credited Ngogbehei with contributing to the establishment of the CBN’s Enterprise Architecture function, which he said helped the bank save more than $1 million.
“These were not just technology projects. They were about making government systems work better, reducing waste, improving efficiency and building institutions that serve Nigerians,” Abdullahi said.
He added that Ngogbehei had demonstrated an ability to turn ideas into practical solutions and expressed confidence that he would apply the same experience to the movement’s mobilisation efforts.
Ngogbehei studied Computer and Electronics Engineering at Lagos State University.
He also attended the Sloan programme at London Business School and undertook professional development through Harvard Business School’s HBX programme.
His professional experience includes senior technology roles at Galaxy Backbone Plc and the CBN, as well as projects for the UK Civil Service.
Beyond his career, Ngogbehei founded GiveBack2Humanity, an initiative focused on youth mentorship, volunteerism and community development.
He also established the Marcel Ngogbehei Centre for Cancer Education and Care to promote cancer awareness, prevention and early detection.
In January 2026, he announced a community scholarship programme aimed at encouraging academic excellence and expanding educational opportunities for young people.
Politically, Ngogbehei was involved in mobilisation efforts for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign. He served as Director of Strategy of the Peter Obi Support Network before becoming chairman of the Coalition for Peter Obi.
He also participated in grassroots mobilisation, voter-registration advocacy and the organisation of the 2022 Labour Party/CPO Leadership Summit in Abuja.
He subsequently became Director-General of DMI, where he focused on grassroots coordination, citizen participation and organisational development.
In September 2026, DMI held a national strategy meeting to discuss its future direction and potential partnerships, with Ngogbehei presiding over the session.
The organisation later formalised its alliance with the Tinubu Must Stay Movement, paving the way for further political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, the movement has challenged opposition parties to present detailed policy alternatives to the programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that criticism should be accompanied by practical solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.
It said Nigerians deserved clear explanations of how political parties intended to create jobs, reduce the cost of living, improve electricity supply and strengthen education and healthcare.
“Nigerians are tired of promises without clear plans. If you say the government is wrong, tell the people what you will do better. How will you create jobs? How will you reduce the cost of living? How will you improve electricity, schools and hospitals? And where will the money come from?” the movement asked.
However, it acknowledged that Tinubu’s administration should also be judged by its performance and delivery of results.
