You Are Yet To Settle Down But Calling For Tinubu’s Resignation – Agbese Knocks Agbedi

The Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dissociated himself from the call for President Bola Tinubu to resign over security challenges facing Nigeria.

Agbese, who is a member of the Labour Party (LP), described the calls for Tinubu’s resignation as “mere opposition rhetorics.”

According to him, the demand for President Tinubu to resign from office is politically motivated and unhelpful in the fight against insecurity.

Naijaonpoint reports that Agbese’s position follows the challenge by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, who recently urged President Tinubu to either resolve the nation’s security and economic challenges or resign from office.

However, the House Deputy Spokesperson, said Agbedi’s call is inflammatory and targeted at scoring cheap political points.

According to him, the security situation in the country, though challenging, requires collective effort.

He said: “The issue of insecurity is a national challenge that requires the collective support of all Nigerians. What we need at this critical time is partnership with our armed forces and security agencies, not rhetoric designed to score political points.”

The Benue lawmaker maintained that members of the opposition should channel their energies towards supporting security institutions and offering practical solutions rather than making calls capable of undermining ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability.

He insisted that recent calls for Tinubu’s resignation, being spearheaded by Agbedi, are sponsored from outside the National Assembly by those seeking to replace him in the 2027 elections.

“I am afraid, the Leader of the Minority who is yet to settle down to work has jumped into narrow conclusion that point to MPs being adversely maneuvered from outside the parliament by forces interested in President Tinubu’s job for 2027. Some of us in the opposition will not accept that.

“The call for the resignation of President Tinubu is not borne out of patriotism. It appears to be part of a broader conspiracy by some political actors who are desperate to remove the President from office through every available means,” he said.

He noted that security challenges confronting Nigeria predate the current administration and require sustained commitment, intelligence gathering, improved funding and cooperation among all stakeholders.

Agbese insisted that the House of Representatives had recently invited the Security Chiefs for an interaction on the security challenges in the country, which will take place soon.

The Benue lawmaker commended members of the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other security operatives for their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality.

He urged Nigerians to rally behind the military and security agencies, stressing that public confidence and support were essential to winning the war against insecurity.

“Our Armed Forces are making enormous sacrifices daily. Instead of demoralising them through political attacks, we should encourage them and provide the support needed for them to succeed,” he said.

Rep. Agbese also expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing the country’s security challenges, noting that the administration had continued to invest in security operations and strengthen the capacity of security agencies.

He therefore called on political leaders across party lines to place national interest above partisan considerations and work together to confront the security threats facing the country.

According to him, lasting peace and security can only be achieved through unity, cooperation and a shared commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.