Resign Like Keir Starmer – Peter Obi Challenges President Tinubu

 

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu.

Obi, in a statement on Monday via his 𝕏 Account, based his call on the decision of the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to resign from office.

According to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate, the developments that led to Starmer’s resignation are similar to those Nigerians are experiencing with President Tinubu; hence, the expected outcome is for Tinubu to resign from office.

Naija News reports that the former Labour Party presidential candidate said Starmer resigned from office due to mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.

He argued that Nigerians have endured economic hardship, failed campaign promises and insecurity under Tinubu’s leadership, and the honourable thing is for him to resign as Nigeria’s president.

Obi recalled how Tinubu championed calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign from office, adding that Nigerians have faced greater challenges under the current administration than during the Jonathan era.

In his view, President Tinubu has failed as Nigeria’s leader and should resign.

Below is the full statement.

“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 and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development.

“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.

“Looking inward in our dear country, we can recall our own situation. Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. 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.

“During the 2023 election campaign, 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—particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.

“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. Similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.

“I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance. Such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity. It would also send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences. Only by ending the culture of impunity can we secure a better future for the society our children will inherit in a New Nigeria that is possible.”