The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027, Mr. Peter Obi, has demanded for President Bola Tinubu to resign over worsening economy, insecurity, and failed campaign promises.
Obi particularly urged President Tinubu to mirror the conditions that forced the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister to step down.
These were contained in a statement titled; “Why Tinubu should consider resignation like UK PM,” in which Obi said he watched the British PM announce plans to quit in July “amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges”.
The former governor of Anambra State stressed that Nigeria deserves the same standard of accountability.
Obi in a post on X with the title; “Owning up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” reminded President Tinubu of his 2023 campaign pledge: that voters should reject him for a second term if he failed to deliver stable electricity, fight corruption, and improve welfare.
In his words; “During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply.
“He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments,” he noted.
Obi stressed that the situation has worsened since 2023 saying; “At present, electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased.
“Similar concerns are reflected across security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts. We are in the worst possible condition,” he said.
Obi also noted that before 2015, Tinubu repeatedly demanded President Goodluck Jonathan’s resignation over economic hardship and the Chibok kidnappings, insisting a government’s first duty is protecting lives.
“I therefore join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance.
“Such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity. It would send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement,” he emphasised.
Obi insisted that only by ending “the culture of impunity” can Nigeria secure a better future for the society our children will inherit in a New Nigeria that is possible.
