Obi to Tinubu: Resign over governance failures or skip 2027

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, citing failures in governance, national security, and corruption. Obi, who ran for president under the Labour Party in 2023, stated that Tinubu should either step down or not seek re-election in 2027.

Obi's spokesman, Idris Zekeri, issued a statement on Monday, arguing that recent events necessitate Tinubu's departure from office. The appeal, Obi stressed, is driven by national interest rather than political motives. He recalled that in 2014, Tinubu, then an opposition leader, demanded the resignation of President Goodluck Jonathan over the Chibok schoolgirls' abduction, accusing him of lacking leadership and compassion.

Obi drew a parallel to the current administration's response to the abduction of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers from a school in Oyo State on May 15, 2026. He noted that 52 days had passed without a significant gesture of solidarity from President Tinubu to Governor Seyi Makinde. Obi questioned Tinubu's fitness to remain in office, pointing to a perceived leadership crisis.

He mentioned his own efforts to address the Oyo abduction, including speaking with the kidnappers and Governor Makinde, and visiting Ibadan to express solidarity. Obi stated that Makinde told him President Tinubu had not contacted him about the incident. Citing his experience as Anambra State governor, Obi recalled that former presidents frequently contacted state governors during security emergencies. He argued that the current administration has faced over 13 school abductions, and Tinubu's alleged failure to personally engage affected governors demonstrates a lack of leadership and empathy, underscoring a collapse of governance.

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This appeal is motivated by patriotism, not politics. A New Nigeria is Possible.