“Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Resign or Abandon 2027 Re Election Bid Over Nigeria’s Escalating Insecurity”

“Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Resign or Abandon 2027 Re Election Bid Over Nigeria’s Escalating Insecurity”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either resign from office or forgo any plans to seek re election in 2027, arguing that the Federal Government has failed to effectively tackle Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

Obi made the remarks while reacting to the continued wave of violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings affecting several parts of the country. According to him, the primary responsibility of any government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, a duty he believes the current administration has struggled to fulfil.

The former Anambra State governor said Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation has left many communities living in fear, disrupted economic activities, and weakened public confidence in government institutions. He stressed that leadership must be measured by its ability to guarantee safety, promote stability, and improve the welfare of citizens.

Obi argued that if the Tinubu administration is unable to restore security and effectively address the country’s mounting challenges, the President should either step aside or abandon any ambition of seeking another term in office. He maintained that public office should remain a platform for service rather than political entitlement.

The comments come amid sustained public debate over the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, with incidents of banditry, terrorism, communal violence, and kidnapping continuing to raise concerns across different regions of Nigeria.

The Presidency has repeatedly defended its security strategy, stating that security agencies have recorded operational successes against criminal groups and that efforts are ongoing to improve intelligence gathering, military operations, and inter-agency collaboration to restore peace nationwide.

Obi’s latest criticism is expected to further intensify political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition parties and civil society groups continue to scrutinize the government’s performance on security, economic management, and governance.