Presidency Rejects Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation, Defends Administration’s Record

Presidency Rejects Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation, Defends Administration’s Record

The Presidency has dismissed calls by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as misplaced and inconsistent with Nigeria’s presidential system of government.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, argued that comparisons between Nigeria and the United Kingdom were inappropriate, noting that Nigeria operates a presidential system in which elected leaders serve fixed terms.

The Presidency maintained that recent election outcomes in several states and senatorial districts reflected continued public support for President Tinubu and his party, adding that citizens would ultimately assess the administration’s performance during the next general election.

Responding to concerns about insecurity, the statement said the administration inherited longstanding security challenges but has intensified military and security operations across the country. According to the Presidency, thousands of terrorists and criminal elements have been neutralised, while numerous kidnapped victims have been rescued through ongoing operations.

On the economy, the Presidency highlighted improvements in key indicators, including GDP growth, increased foreign reserves, higher oil production levels, and rising government revenues. It also pointed to growth in the Nigerian stock market and increased investor confidence as evidence of economic recovery efforts.

The statement further cited major infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, as examples of the administration’s commitment to national development.

Defending the government’s power sector reforms, the Presidency noted that President Tinubu signed the Electricity Act shortly after assuming office, enabling states to participate more actively in electricity generation, transmission and distribution. It also referenced ongoing efforts to expand access to prepaid meters and improve electricity supply through grid and off-grid solutions.

While acknowledging the high cost of living facing many Nigerians, the Presidency attributed some economic pressures to global developments, including geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets and international supply chains.

The statement concluded that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing reforms aimed at improving security, strengthening the economy and delivering long-term development, insisting that calls for his resignation were politically motivated and did not reflect the administration’s achievements.

The response comes after Obi criticised the government’s handling of economic and security challenges and urged the President to step down, citing the need for accountability in public office.

Presidency Rejects Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation, Defends Administration’s Record