Peter Obi urges Tinubu to resign over ‘failure’ to deliver campaign promises

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider resigning from office, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to fulfil key campaign promises and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.

Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday while reacting to the announcement by the British Prime Minister of his intention to resign amid growing public dissatisfaction over economic challenges in the United Kingdom.

In the post titled, “Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” Obi said political leaders should accept responsibility when they fail to meet the expectations of citizens.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate said the British Prime Minister’s planned resignation was prompted by public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis and perceived failure to deliver on major campaign pledges.

Drawing parallels with Nigeria, Obi recalled that before assuming office, Tinubu had repeatedly called for the resignation of former President Goodluck Jonathan over economic hardship and insecurity.

He specifically referenced Tinubu’s comments during the abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, when the then-opposition leader argued that the government had failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property.

Obi also noted that during the 2023 presidential campaign, Tinubu promised to improve electricity supply, fight corruption and enhance the welfare of Nigerians, while challenging voters not to re-elect him if he failed to deliver on those commitments.

According to Obi, the country’s conditions have deteriorated since then.

“Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” he said.

He added that other critical sectors, including infrastructure, transportation and anti-corruption efforts, had also experienced setbacks.

“We are in the worst possible condition,” Obi stated.

The former Anambra State governor said he was joining “Nigerians of goodwill” in calling for the President’s resignation over what he termed “monumental failure in governance.”

According to him, such a step would help entrench a culture of accountability and responsibility in public office and send a strong message that leadership positions are a public trust rather than an entitlement.

Obi argued that ending impunity in governance was necessary to build a better future for the country and future generations.