Presidency criticises Peter Obi over call for Tinubu’s resignation
The Presidency has strongly criticised Peter Obi for urging Bola Tinubu to resign as president. In a statement, the government described Obi’s remarks as a distraction and defended its record on the economy and security. The statement also accused Obi of misrepresenting facts and ignoring recent electoral victories by the ruling party. Both leaders have continued to trade words over the state of governance in Nigeria.
What we know
- The Presidency dismissed Peter Obi’s call for Bola Tinubu’s resignation, labelling it “childish, hollow and an unworthy distraction.”
- The government cited positive economic indicators, including GDP growth since May 2023, rising foreign reserves, and improved oil production.
- The Presidency claimed there have been no academic calendar disruptions in three years and highlighted security successes such as the removal of over 15,000 terrorists.
- Obi’s comparison of Tinubu to the British Prime Minister was criticised as a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s political system.
- The Presidency acknowledged high living costs but attributed them partly to global events affecting commodity supply chains.
