A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has advised President Bola Tinubu to step aside and return to his private life if he is unable to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
Peter Obi made the remarks at an NDC aspirants’ dinner held in Abuja, where he stressed that leadership should be about results rather than excuses.
He argued that the era of excuses in governance was over, insisting that public office should be reserved for individuals with competence, passion, capacity, commitment, and strong character.
According to him, “What I am seeing, I believe I can change, and that is why I want the office. I am not seeking it to make excuses.
“We cannot continue to appoint people who will keep giving excuses. The time for excuses is over. If you cannot perform, go home.
“The office is for those who have competence, passion, capacity, commitment, and character to lead.”
It is also noted that Obi and former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabi’u Kwankwaso, recently left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the NDC, citing internal disagreements and ongoing court cases as reasons for their departure.
