Presidency Rebukes Obi's Call for Tinubu's Resignation

The Nigerian Presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, condemned Peter Obi's recent call for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, describing it as childish and hollow. The statement argued that Obi's comments were an attempt to undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC) following their recent electoral victories in Ekiti and other states.

It emphasized that Obi's comparison of Tinubu's situation to that of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation was misplaced, as Nigeria operates under a presidential system, unlike the parliamentary system of the UK. The Presidency defended Tinubu's record over the past three years, citing economic data that showed Nigeria's GDP growth, trade surplus, and rising foreign reserves.

It also mentioned significant achievements in security operations, including the removal of 15,000 terrorists and the rescue of hundreds of hostages. The statement concluded by asserting that Tinubu's administration has successfully maintained stability in the academic calendar and improved investor confidence.