Peter Obi has issued a fresh challenge to President Bola Tinubu. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said the President should resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election if insecurity continues to worsen.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign or suspend any plan to seek re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the administration’s inability to effectively tackle insecurity across the country. According to a statement attributed to Obi, the Federal Government should prioritise restoring security before discussing another electoral contest.
Obi said the continued reports of violent attacks, kidnappings and loss of lives in different parts of Nigeria require urgent attention from the government. He argued that protecting lives and property remains the primary responsibility of any administration and urged the President to focus on addressing the country’s security challenges.
According to the statement, Obi maintained that if the current security situation does not improve, President Tinubu should either resign from office or set aside any ambition to seek another term. As of the time of filing this report, the Presidency had not issued an official response to Obi’s remarks.
In recent months, insecurity has remained one of Nigeria’s major national concerns, with incidents reported in several states. Political leaders, civil society groups and security experts have continued to call for stronger measures to address the challenges, while the Federal Government has repeatedly stated that security agencies are intensifying operations against criminal groups.
The development means insecurity is likely to remain a central issue in Nigeria’s political discourse ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi’s comments add to the growing debate over the Federal Government’s security strategy, while attention is expected to focus on whether the Presidency responds to the latest criticism. Extra News Nigeria will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more official reactions emerge.
