Obi Urges Tinubu to Resign Over Rising Insecurity

Peter Obi, a member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress and former governor of Anambra State, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either resign from office or drop his 2027 re-election bid. This call comes in light of increasing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly following the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, where 50 children have been held captive for over 50 days.

Obi criticized the federal government's response to the kidnapping crisis, stating that it reflects a failure of leadership and leaves families without adequate support. He expressed disappointment that President Tinubu has not contacted Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the abduction, contrasting this with past administrations where communication was regular during security challenges.

Obi highlighted that under the current administration, there have been 13 school kidnappings without sufficient presidential engagement, demonstrating a lack of effective governance.