Peter Obi’s call for President Tinubu’s resignation is childish and hollow - Presidency

The Presidency has responded to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obis call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as childish and an unwarranted distraction.In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency rejected Obis comparison of Nigerias situation with recent political developments in the United Kingdom, arguing that the two countries operate different systems of government.According to the statement, Obis call for President Tinubus resignation [is] childish and an unwarranted distraction. The Presidency further stated that Obis analysis is not only misplaced but also reflect a selective and distorted view of Nigerias realities since 2023.Defending the presidents mandate, the statement noted that Nigeria operates a presidential system with fixed terms of office. Obi forgets our country does not run a parliamentary system of government like the UK. We run a presidential system, with the president elected to a fixed 4-year term, it said. The Presidency also pointed to recent election victories by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in parts of the country as evidence of continued public support for Tinubus administration.The people of Ekiti State and the Senatorial constituents in Nasarawa, Enugu, Ondo, and Rivers have just delivered a resounding victory for President Tinubu and his party, the statement said, adding that the results showed that President Tinubu and his party are popular with Nigerians.On security, the government said progress had been made despite longstanding challenges across the country. Hundreds of people have been rescued from captivity. Our gallant troops have neutralised terrorist kingpins. Over 15,000 terrorists have been taken off the streets and forests, the statement said. It added that the administration had expanded investments in security by deploying advanced technologies and drones.The Presidency also took aim at Obis record as governor of Anambra State, stating that it is laughable that Obi, who was a colossal failure, unable to secure lives and property in his small state of Anambra, would criticise the current administration.On the economy, the statement argued that key indicators showed improvement under Tinubus government. Since then, the Nigerian economy has posted positive GDP growth every quarter. Foreign reserves have hit new highs, over $50 billion, it said.The Presidency further claimed that oil production has risen from less than one million barrels per day to about 1.8 million, while Federation revenue is projected to hit over N30 trillion this year. It also highlighted gains in the capital market, saying the stock market had risen from 50,000 to over 250,000.The statement pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry superhighways, and said the government was building concrete roads that will last 100 years or more across all the countrys geopolitical zones.On education, it said close to two million Nigerian tertiary students had benefited from the student loan programme, while also highlighting reforms in the electricity sector. Responding to Obis criticism of Tinubus electricity promises, the Presidency argued that the Labour Party leader had misrepresented the presidents remarks.It quoted Tinubu as saying: Whichever way, by all means necessary, you will have electricity, and you will not pay for estimated bills anymore. If I dont keep the promise and I come for a second term, dont vote for me; unless I give you adequate reasons why I couldnt deliver.The statement said reforms, including the Electricity Act and the rollout of prepaid meters, were already underway. Addressing the broader issue of economic hardship, the Presidency argued that inflationary pressures were not unique to Nigeria. Any honest politician will agree this is a global problem resulting from the tensions in the Middle East, it said.The Presidency concluded by insisting that Obis demand for Tinubus resignation lacked merit. Peter Obis call for President Tinubus resignation is childish and hollow. It is not a call to hold the leader accountable. It is merely a political grandstand and an unworthy distraction, the statement said.In its closing remarks, the Presidency added: With his puerile tweet on X, we are now convinced that Peter Obi lives in his self-constructed echo chambers. That reality he fantasises about is mostly a figment of his imagination.The post Peter Obis call for President Tinubus resignation is childish and hollow - Presidency appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.