Nigeria President Bola Tinubu urged to resign by opposition leader Peter Obi

Opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down, citing rising insecurity, soaring poverty and stalled economic reforms. Obi referenced the recent resignation of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer as an example of democratic accountability.

The presidency, through spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, rejected the demand, describing it as “childish” and emphasizing that Nigeria’s presidential system grants a fixed four‑year term that cannot be ended by parliamentary confidence. The exchange has sparked a broader debate over political accountability in Nigeria, with commentators questioning whether leaders should voluntarily resign when governance outcomes fall short of promises.