Obi Calls for Tinubu's Resignation Following Starmer's Exit

Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and a member of the Labour Party, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, drawing a parallel with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent resignation announcement. Obi made this statement on social media shortly after Starmer's announcement outside 10 Downing Street, which marked the end of his premiership after less than two years due to mounting political pressure and public dissatisfaction over economic issues.

Obi criticized Tinubu for failing to fulfill significant campaign promises made during the 2023 elections, particularly regarding improvements in electricity supply and addressing corruption. He recalled his own calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign in 2015 amid the Chibok schoolgirls' kidnapping, emphasizing that leaders must be held accountable for their governance failures.

Obi's call for Tinubu's resignation is framed as a necessary step towards fostering a culture of accountability in Nigerian politics.