Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign over what he described as a “monumental failure in governance,” citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and declining living conditions across the country.
Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday after reflecting on the resignation announcement by the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, which he said underscored the importance of accountability in public office.
According to the former Anambra State governor, the British leader’s decision to step down amid public dissatisfaction with economic conditions and unmet campaign promises offers lessons for countries seeking to strengthen democratic governance.
Drawing parallels with Nigeria’s situation, Obi recalled that before becoming president, Tinubu had repeatedly demanded the resignation of former President Goodluck Jonathan over insecurity and economic challenges facing the country.
“Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. 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,” Obi stated.
