Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as failures in governance and drawing comparisons with the political accountability demonstrated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
In a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, Obi said he listened to Starmer’s speech announcing his planned resignation and reflected on the importance of leadership responsibility in democratic societies.
According to Obi, Starmer’s decision came amid growing public dissatisfaction over economic challenges, rising living costs and concerns about unfulfilled campaign promises.
The former Anambra State governor drew parallels with Nigeria’s political history, recalling that before the 2015 general election, Tinubu repeatedly called on then-President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over insecurity and economic difficulties facing the country.
“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.
He also referenced several promises Tinubu made during the 2023 presidential campaign, including commitments to improve electricity supply, tackle corruption and enhance the welfare of Nigerians.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments,” Obi said.
Obi argued that conditions in the country have worsened since then, pointing to persistent power shortages, rising insecurity and increasing economic hardship among citizens.
The opposition figure subsequently urged the president to step down, maintaining that such a decision would reinforce accountability and responsibility in public office.
Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility
This morning, I listened to the British Prime Minister’s speech announcing his planned resignation in July. As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right…
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 22, 2026
