Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the President is “tired” and no longer has the capacity to address Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television, Obi said Tinubu’s performance as president had fallen short of the demands of the office despite his record as governor of Lagos State.
“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,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor argued that Nigeria was moving in the wrong direction and required leadership with the energy and resolve to tackle its challenges.
“As it is right now, Bola Tinubu is leading us nowhere. We will turn it so he can see it. That’s why maybe I’m calling for his retirement. The man should just step aside. Yes, he doesn’t have the capacity to do the job.”
