The Presidency has dismissed Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, describing the remark as “childish,” “hollow,” and a distraction.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, issued the response after Obi urged Tinubu to step down over worsening economic hardship and governance challenges in the country.
He said Obi’s comparison between Nigeria’s presidential system and the United Kingdom’s parliamentary system was flawed and “simplistic,” insisting that both countries operate under entirely different governance structures.
Onanuga also rejected Obi’s position, saying it was misleading and did not reflect the realities of governance under Nigeria’s constitutional framework.
The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu remains focused on delivering reforms aimed at improving the economy, strengthening security, and stabilising key sectors of national life.
He further urged opposition figures to channel criticism into constructive engagement rather than political attacks, adding that the administration will continue to pursue its reform agenda despite opposition commentary.
