Obi's demand that Tinubu resign is misplaced, showing a selective and distorted view.

The Presidency has rejected former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s demand that President Bola Tinubu resign, labeling the call as politically motivated, undemocratic, and a diversion from the country’s ongoing challenges.

On Tuesday, the Presidency released a statement from Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, asserting that Obi’s comparison of Nigeria to the United Kingdom—where a prime minister recently resigned voluntarily—was inappropriate.

“Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, based on a comparison with the British Prime Minister’s voluntary exit, are not only misplaced but also reflect a selective and distorted view of Nigeria’s realities since 2023,” the statement said.

The Presidency cited recent electoral wins by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and various senatorial districts as evidence of sustained public confidence in Tinubu’s administration.

The statement noted that, although the administration inherited major security and economic challenges, it has made progress in curbing insecurity through intensified military operations, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the elimination of terrorist leaders.

The Presidency also pointed to economic gains, citing sustained GDP growth, higher oil production, stronger foreign reserves, rising government revenue, and renewed investor confidence.

Regarding infrastructure, the administration highlighted major projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway to demonstrate its commitment to long‑term national development.

In education, the statement mentioned the introduction of interest‑free student loans and the lack of extended industrial actions in public universities under the current administration.

Concerning electricity supply, the Presidency said Tinubu had not pledged immediate nationwide round‑the‑clock power but had taken measures to improve the sector, including implementing the Electricity Act, expanding prepaid metering, and boosting investment in alternative energy.

While acknowledging the rising cost of living, the Presidency blamed some economic hardships on global factors and insisted that ongoing reforms would ultimately enhance Nigerians’ welfare.

“The administration remains focused on implementing reforms aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians,” the statement added.

The Presidency concluded that Obi’s call for Tinubu’s resignation failed to recognize the achievements it cited in security, economic management, infrastructure, education, and power‑sector reforms.