The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside before the 2027 general election, saying Nigeria requires a more energetic and capable leader to tackle its worsening economic hardship and security challenges.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi argued that Tinubu’s administration has failed to provide the leadership needed to address the country’s growing crises. He said the president no longer possesses the capacity required to govern effectively.
According to Obi, there is a stark contrast between Tinubu’s years as governor of Lagos State and his current performance as president.
“The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and then go home,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that Nigeria was heading in the wrong direction under the current administration, insisting that the country needed a change in leadership.
