The NDC presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign over the “monumental failure” in governance.
Furthermore, Peter Obi said that hearing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce his resignation and cite public anger over economic hardship and broken campaign promises inspired him to reflect on political accountability.
According to the former Anambra governor, Nigeria’s current situation mirrors the criticism President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once levelled against former President Goodluck Jonathan before the 2015 elections.
“Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians,” Obi said in a post on his official X.
“During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.”
Speaking further, Peter Obi highlighted promises Tinubu made during the 2023 election campaign, including commitments to improve electricity supply, tackle corruption, and improve the welfare of Nigerians.
He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments.”
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UK prime minister has formally tendered his resignation, effectively resigning as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.
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In an emotion-laden voice, Starmer stated that he has “heard the answer” of his party on whether he is best placed to lead it into the next general election and “accepts that answer with good grace”.
Starmer announced his resignation on Monday outside 10 Downing Street. With this development, Andy Burnham will replace Starmer as prime minister and will be sworn in as Makerfield’s MP.
Meanwhile, Burnham is expected at Westminster today after winning his by-election last week. Starmer also said that walking up Downing Street two years ago, accompanied by his wife amid cheers and applause, was the finest moment of his life.
