Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Withdraw 2027 Re-election Bid

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw his ambition for a second term in office. Speaking on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the commissioning of the NDC campaign office and secretariat, Obi emphasized that Nigeria requires a leader with the energy and commitment to tackle significant challenges such as poverty, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity.

He criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for the country's deteriorating economic and social conditions, highlighting that millions of Nigerians are struggling to meet basic needs. Obi proposed that the NDC would focus on national unity, security, and job creation, promising to improve education and electricity supply.

He also challenged Tinubu to clarify the usage of loans obtained by the Federal Government and criticized the lack of engagement with Bayelsa State, despite its contributions to national oil revenue.