NIGERIA: The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider resigning from office, citing what he described as a failure to fulfill key campaign promises and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
Obi made the call on Monday while reacting to the resignation announcement of the British Prime Minister, whom he said stepped down amid public dissatisfaction over economic challenges and unmet electoral commitments.
In a statement posted on his X account and titled “Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” Obi argued that political leaders should be held accountable for their performance in office and should be willing to relinquish power when they fail to meet the expectations of the people.
According to him, the British Prime Minister’s decision to resign was driven by growing public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and perceived failures in governance.
Drawing parallels with Nigeria, Obi recalled that Tinubu, before becoming president, repeatedly criticized the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan over insecurity and economic hardship, even calling for Jonathan’s resignation during the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction crisis.
He also referenced campaign promises made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 presidential election, including commitments to improve electricity supply, tackle corruption, strengthen security, and improve the welfare of Nigerians.
“Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” Obi said.
He further claimed that conditions in critical sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts have deteriorated under the current administration.
“We are in the worst possible condition,” he stated.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate maintained that Tinubu’s resignation would help foster a culture of accountability in public office and demonstrate that elected leaders must bear responsibility for their actions and performance.
“I therefore join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance,” Obi said.
He added that such a move would send a strong signal that public office is a trust bestowed by citizens and not an entitlement, while helping to discourage what he described as a culture of impunity in governance.
The statement was signed by Ibrahim Umar, spokesman for the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), and dated June 22, 2026.Headline alternatives:
