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Tinubu Must Resign Over Security Failures, Says Atiku Aide
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Tinubu Must Resign Over Security Failures, Says Atiku Aide

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An aide to former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for President Bola Tinubu's resignation.
  • The aide cited the administration's failure to guarantee security and improve citizens' welfare as reasons.
  • He also criticized the timing of discussions around state police, calling it politically motivated.

Paul Ibe, media adviser and spokesman for presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to resign, asserting that the current administration has failed in its constitutional duties of ensuring security and enhancing the welfare of Nigerians.

It’s not a sign of weakness for a leader to resign. It’s a patriotic act.

— Paul IbeExplaining his view on why President Tinubu should resign.

Speaking on ARISE NEWS, Ibe stated that resignation should be seen as an act of patriotism, not weakness, when a leader cannot meet the expectations of their office. He argued that the government has not delivered on its core responsibilities, questioning whether Nigerians are more secure now than in 2023. "Their best is just not good enough," Ibe declared, adding that Nigeria requires a leader with specific skills suited to governing a complex nation, which he believes Tinubu lacks.

The primary responsibility of government is security and welfare. Are we more secure now than we were in 2023? The answer is no.

— Paul IbeArguing that the Tinubu administration has failed in its core duties.

Ibe also criticized the ongoing discussions about establishing state police forces. He alleged that the push for state police ahead of the 2027 general election is politically motivated, despite his general support for the principle of state policing. He emphasized that the timing of such a proposal raises significant concerns.

Their best is just not good enough. We can’t continue on this journey of trial and error. The truth of the matter is that Tinubu is incompetent and he’s clueless. He came on board with no set skills. Nigeria is a very complex country, and to be able to govern this country, you need to be wired for that. He is not.

— Paul IbeCriticizing President Tinubu's competence and preparedness for office.

Citing recent attacks in various states, including Plateau, Benue, Oyo, and Kogi, Ibe pointed to the killings and abductions as sufficient evidence of the government's failure to protect its citizens. He specifically mentioned an attack in Bokkos on Sunday night, where "about two dozen people have been killed, many more are in captivity." Ibe concluded that these events provide enough reason for Tinubu to "throw in the towel" for patriotic reasons.

We support state police, but not at this time. Whatever shape or form it takes now, it is political.

— Paul IbeExpressing skepticism about the timing and political motivations behind the state police proposal.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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