Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Step Down, Says Nigeria Needs Stronger Leadership

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step aside from office, arguing that the President no longer has the capacity to effectively address Nigeria’s growing challenges.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Sunday, Obi said the country requires a leader with the energy, vision and commitment to confront worsening insecurity, poverty and economic hardship.

According to him, the Tinubu who served as governor of Lagos State is different from the President currently leading the country.

“The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and then go home,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor maintained that Nigeria is not making the progress it should under the current administration, insisting that fresh leadership is needed to reposition the country.

“As it is right now, Bola Tinubu is leading us nowhere. The man should just step aside. He doesn’t have the capacity to do the job,” he added.

Obi also expressed concern over worsening poverty and hunger, accusing political leaders of ignoring issues that directly affect ordinary Nigerians.

Citing recent reports by international organisations, he said millions of Nigerians are facing severe economic hardship, stressing that these should dominate the nation’s political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The World Bank has just said that 79% of Nigerians are going to face poverty. That should be the issue we should be discussing,” Obi stated.

He further lamented the country’s security situation, rising number of out-of-school children, challenges in the healthcare sector and alleged mismanagement of public resources.

“The World Food Programme has just said 35 million Nigerians are going to face hunger. Nigerians are being kidnapped. Let’s talk about Nigeria,” he said.

Obi urged political actors to focus on policies and solutions that improve the lives of citizens rather than engaging in distractions, insisting that the 2027 elections should revolve around issues affecting the welfare and future of Nigerians.