Presidency Defends Tinubu Against Obi's Resignation Call

The Presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, responded to Peter Obi's call for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, describing it as childish and undemocratic. Onanuga argued that Obi's comparison of Nigeria's political system to the UK's parliamentary structure was flawed.

He emphasized that Tinubu was elected for a four-year term and pointed to recent electoral victories for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in states like Ekiti, Nasarawa, Enugu, Ondo, and Rivers as evidence of public support. Onanuga also defended Tinubu's administration against criticisms regarding security, stating that significant progress had been made in rescuing kidnap victims and neutralizing terrorist threats.

He rejected Obi's claims about Nigeria's economic conditions, asserting that indicators showed improvement since Tinubu took office in May 2023, including increased foreign reserves and government revenue. The statement also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects and reforms in the power sector, while maintaining that the rise in living costs was influenced by global factors.