Tinubu should resign over governance failures, says opposition leader Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, citing significant failures in governance. Obi's call, made via his official X account, was inspired by the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and what Obi described as the importance of political accountability in democratic societies.

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Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, drew a direct parallel to 2015, when Tinubu himself demanded the resignation of then-President Goodluck Jonathan. At that time, Tinubu cited insecurity, particularly the Chibok school kidnapping, and economic hardship as reasons for Jonathan's failure in his most fundamental duty: protecting lives.

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During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.

Recalling campaign promises made by Tinubu in 2023, including improved electricity supply and tackling corruption, Obi stated that these conditions have instead worsened. He pointed to persistent power shortages, intensified insecurity with increased kidnappings, and deepening economic hardship as evidence of the current administration's shortcomings. Obi also claimed setbacks in infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts.

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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.

"We are in the worst possible condition," Obi declared, joining other Nigerians in calling for the president's resignation. He believes such a move would foster a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, sending a message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement. Obi stressed the necessity of ending a culture of impunity to secure a better future and build "a New Nigeria that is possible."

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At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased.