‎Presidency Fires Back at Obi, Says Tinubu’s Resignation Call Is ‘Childish and Misplaced’

The Presidency has dismissed Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, describing the demand as childish, baseless and a needless distraction from the country’s pressing challenges.
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‎In a statement issued on Monday, Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Obi of drawing a flawed comparison between Nigeria’s political system and that of the United Kingdom following the reported resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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‎The Presidency argued that recent electoral victories recorded by the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ekiti and senatorial elections in Nasarawa, Enugu, Ondo and Rivers states reflected public support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration.
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‎On security, the statement said the Tinubu administration had intensified military operations, leading to the rescue of kidnapped victims and the neutralisation of terrorist leaders. It added that investments had been made in advanced security technology, including drones, while a Special Adviser on Homeland Security had been appointed to strengthen coordination.
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‎The Presidency also defended the administration’s economic policies, stating that Nigeria had recorded sustained GDP growth, increased foreign reserves, higher oil production and improved government revenues since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
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‎According to the statement, foreign reserves have risen above $50 billion, while oil production has increased to about 1.8 million barrels per day. It also cited growth in the stock market and increased foreign investment as signs of economic recovery.
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‎The statement further highlighted infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry highways, as well as reforms in the power sector through the implementation of the Electricity Act.
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‎Addressing criticism over electricity supply, the Presidency said Tinubu’s administration had expanded the rollout of prepaid meters and promoted off-grid solar power projects while working to address challenges in transmission infrastructure.
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‎The statement also pointed to the student loan programme and the absence of prolonged industrial actions by university unions as evidence of progress in the education sector.
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‎While acknowledging the high cost of living, the Presidency attributed economic pressures partly to global factors, including tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to international supply chains.
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‎The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing reforms, improving security and strengthening the economy, dismissing Obi’s call for resignation as a political distraction.
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