The presidential candidate of the Nigeria 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 the administration’s failure to fulfill key campaign promises and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
Obi made the call while reacting to the announcement by the British Prime Minister of his intention to resign following growing public dissatisfaction over economic challenges and unmet policy commitments in the United Kingdom.
In a statement titled “Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” posted on his X account, Obi said the decision of the British leader reflected a culture of accountability that political leaders in developing democracies should emulate.
According to him, the British Prime Minister’s planned resignation was prompted by mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, rising living costs, and a perceived inability to deliver on major campaign pledges.
Drawing parallels with Nigeria’s situation, Obi recalled that before 2015, President Tinubu had repeatedly demanded the resignation of then-President Goodluck Jonathan over issues of insecurity and economic hardship.
He noted that during the aftermath of the 2014 schoolgirls’ abduction in Chibok, Tinubu had argued that the government had failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property and should therefore take responsibility.
Obi further referenced promises made by Tinubu during the 2023 presidential campaign, particularly commitments to improve electricity supply, combat corruption, strengthen security, and enhance the welfare of citizens.
“President Tinubu challenged Nigerians not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on these commitments,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor argued that conditions across several sectors have deteriorated since the administration took office.
“Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has worsened in many parts of the country, kidnappings continue unabated, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” he stated.
He added that key sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, have experienced setbacks, leaving the country in what he described as its “worst possible condition.”
Based on these developments, Obi said he was joining “Nigerians of goodwill” in calling for the President’s resignation, insisting that such a move would strengthen democratic accountability and reinforce the principle that public office holders must be answerable for their performance.
“A resignation under these circumstances would help build a political culture rooted in responsibility rather than impunity,” he said.
“It would send a powerful message that leadership is a sacred trust and that failure in public office carries consequences.”
Obi maintained that only through greater accountability and responsible leadership can Nigeria achieve sustainable progress and build what he described as “a New Nigeria that is possible.”
The statement was issued on Sunday by Ibrahim Umar, spokesman for the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR).
