Tinubu Is Tired, Should Be Allowed To Retire In Peace, Says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, has publicly called for President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing his inability to manage Nigeria's economic and security crises. Obi argued that the current administration lacks the capacity to address issues like rising poverty and out-of-school children.
Why it matters
This reflects the intensifying political discourse in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections and highlights deep-seated public frustration with current governance.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 election, saying the President is “tired” and no longer has the capacity to tackle Nigeria’s mounting economic and security challenges.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on Sunday Politics with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television, Obi argued that while Tinubu may have performed well as governor of Lagos State, his current leadership had failed to address the country’s worsening crises.
“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, a former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, said.
The former Anambra State governor said Nigeria was “headed in the wrong direction” and required a leader with the energy and commitment to reverse the country’s fortunes.
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