Presidency Dismisses Peter Obi’s Call For President Tinubu’s Resignation As A Distraction And Politically Misplaced

The Presidency has dismissed calls by the National Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2027 Elections, Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu to resign as politically misplaced, undemocratic, and a distraction from national development.

In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency says “Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, based on a comparison with the British Prime Minister’s voluntary exit, are not only misplaced but also reflect a selective and distorted view of Nigeria’s realities since 2023.”

The statement argued that recent election victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and several senatorial districts reflect continued public support for President Tinubu and his administration.

According to the Presidency, despite inheriting serious security and economic challenges, the Tinubu administration has recorded notable progress in tackling insecurity, including the rescue of kidnapped victims, the elimination of terrorist leaders, and intensified security operations across the country.

The Presidency also highlighted improvements in the economy, citing sustained GDP growth, increased oil production, stronger foreign reserves, rising government revenue, and renewed investor confidence as indicators of positive economic reforms.

On infrastructure, the administration pointed to ongoing projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, describing them as evidence of President Tinubu’s commitment to long-term national development.

The statement further noted achievements in the education sector, including the introduction of interest-free student loans and the absence of prolonged university strikes during the current administration.

Addressing power sector concerns, the Presidency said President Tinubu never promised 24-hour electricity for all Nigerians immediately but has taken concrete steps to improve electricity supply through the implementation of the Electricity Act, expansion of prepaid metering, and increased investment in alternative energy solutions.

While acknowledging the challenges posed by the high cost of living, the Presidency attributed some economic pressures to global developments and maintained that the administration remains focused on implementing reforms aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.

The Presidency concluded that Peter Obi’s call for President Tinubu’s resignation was politically motivated and failed to acknowledge the progress made by the administration in security, economic management, infrastructure development, education, and power sector reforms.