Take a cue from Starmer and resign over your monumental failure — Obi tells Tinubu
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria Peter Obi has called on the country's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as worsening economic hardship, insecurity and unfulfilled campaign promises.
His comments come after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to step down as leader of the Labour Party and resign as prime minister following growing pressure within his party.
In a social media post on Monday, June 22, Obi said Starmer's decision demonstrated political accountability and should serve as an example for leaders who fail to deliver on their promises.
"The Prime Minister’s planned resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges," Obi stated.
The former Anambra State Governor recalled that before becoming president, Tinubu had repeatedly criticised former President Goodluck Jonathan over insecurity and economic challenges.
According to Obi, President Tinubu had also assured Nigerians during the 2023 election campaign that he would improve electricity supply, tackle corruption and enhance the welfare of citizens.
He argued that conditions in the country have instead deteriorated, with rising insecurity, unreliable electricity supply and increasing economic hardship.
"At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased," he said.
Obi further contended that other sectors, including infrastructure, transportation and anti-corruption efforts, have also experienced setbacks.
The former Governor said he was joining other Nigerians in calling for the president's resignation, insisting that such a decision would help promote accountability in public office.
"I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance," he stated.
Obi, who is expected to contest the 2027 presidential election, argued that leaders must be held accountable for their performance and that public office should be treated as a sacred trust rather than an entitlement.