By Chimezie Godfrey
The Peter Obi Media Office has defended the recent call by the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, insisting that the intervention was rooted in concerns over leadership accountability and worsening socio-economic conditions in the country.
In a statement signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, the media office said Obi’s position was informed by what it described as the failure of governance to improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
According to the statement, Obi’s comments were inspired by the decision of the British Prime Minister to resign after acknowledging public dissatisfaction with his administration’s handling of economic challenges.
The media office faulted the Presidency’s response, arguing that it focused on issues such as the differences between parliamentary and presidential systems of government rather than addressing concerns about accountability and governance outcomes.
“Leadership is about accepting responsibility for outcomes. The British Prime Minister resigned because he understood that leadership comes with responsibility and accountability,” the statement said.
The organisation maintained that resignation is not alien to presidential systems, citing examples of leaders in countries such as the United States, Brazil, Peru and Argentina who stepped down under various circumstances.
It further argued that President Tinubu had previously called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over insecurity and economic challenges during his administration.
The Obi Media Office alleged that poverty, insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship have worsened over the past three years despite government claims of economic growth and increased revenue.
It also expressed concern over the conduct of recent elections, warning that flaws in the electoral process could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.
The statement urged the Federal Government to focus on addressing insecurity, poverty, unemployment, electricity shortages and declining productivity rather than engaging critics.
“Nigeria deserves leadership that listens more than it lectures, serves more than it celebrates itself, and accepts responsibility rather than constantly searching for excuses,” it stated.
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