The Presidency has dismissed calls by the 2027 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party, Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as politically motivated, misleading, and disconnected from Nigeria’s current realities.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said Obi’s remarks comparing Tinubu’s administration with the voluntary resignation of the British Prime Minister were “misplaced” and reflected a “selective interpretation” of governance challenges in Nigeria.
According to the statement, President Tinubu has no reason to resign, insisting that his administration has continued to record measurable progress across key sectors despite inheriting significant economic and security challenges.
The Presidency argued that recent electoral victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and some senatorial districts demonstrate that Nigerians continue to express confidence in the ruling party and the Tinubu-led administration.
On security, the statement highlighted ongoing military operations, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and intensified efforts against terrorist groups as evidence of improved national security coordination under the current government.
In the economic sector, the Presidency cited indicators such as sustained GDP growth, improved oil production, rising foreign reserves, increased government revenue, and renewed investor confidence as signs that ongoing reforms are yielding results.
The statement also pointed to infrastructure projects including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, describing them as long-term development initiatives aimed at transforming national connectivity and economic growth.
On education, the Presidency referenced the introduction of student loan schemes and the avoidance of prolonged university strikes as key achievements under the current administration.
Addressing concerns about the power sector, the statement noted that President Tinubu never promised immediate 24-hour electricity but has instead focused on reforms through the Electricity Act, metering expansion, and investment in alternative energy solutions.
While acknowledging the hardship faced by Nigerians, the Presidency attributed some economic pressures to global factors and maintained that the administration remains committed to stabilising the economy and improving living standards.
It concluded that Peter Obi’s call for resignation was politically driven and failed to recognise the progress made by the Tinubu administration across security, infrastructure, education, power, and economic management.