The Presidency has rejected Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, describing it as a distraction while highlighting the administration’s achievements in security, economic reforms, infrastructure development and governance.
The Presidency has strongly rejected recent calls by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as misplaced, undemocratic and disconnected from Nigeria’s constitutional realities.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Presidency argued that comparisons between Nigeria’s presidential system and the parliamentary system in the United Kingdom were inappropriate, noting that the Nigerian president is elected to a fixed constitutional term.
The statement maintained that recent electoral victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in governorship and legislative by-elections reflected continued public support for President Tinubu and his administration.
According to the Presidency, political opponents should await future elections to test public opinion rather than seek to pressure an elected president to leave office through public commentary.
Responding to concerns over insecurity, the statement acknowledged the existence of longstanding security challenges but argued that significant progress had been made under the current administration.
It cited the rescue of kidnapping victims, intensified military operations against terrorist groups, the neutralisation of high-profile criminal leaders and increased investment in security technology as evidence of ongoing efforts to improve national security.
The Presidency also highlighted reforms in the security architecture, including the appointment of a Special Adviser on Homeland Security and the deployment of advanced surveillance tools aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering and response capabilities.
On the economy, the statement defended the administration’s policies, arguing that President Tinubu inherited deep-rooted economic challenges and implemented reforms designed to stabilise public finances and restore investor confidence.
It pointed to positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth, increased federation revenue, rising foreign reserves, improved oil production levels and renewed investor interest in key sectors as indicators of economic recovery.
The statement further noted that state governments now have access to higher revenue allocations, which it said have enabled greater investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other development projects.
The Presidency also cited gains in the capital market, improvements in foreign investment inflows and ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector as evidence that the economy is gradually strengthening.
On infrastructure, the administration highlighted major road projects across the country, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, describing them as transformative investments aimed at boosting connectivity and economic growth.
The statement also referenced initiatives such as the promotion of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative energy source and the implementation of the student loan scheme, which provides interest-free loans to eligible tertiary education students.
Addressing concerns about electricity supply, the Presidency said the administration had taken steps to reform the power sector through the implementation of the Electricity Act, which grants states greater authority to generate, transmit and distribute electricity.
It added that efforts were ongoing to expand metering, improve transmission infrastructure and increase investment in renewable and off-grid power solutions.
While acknowledging that Nigerians continue to face economic pressures, particularly rising living costs, the statement argued that global economic conditions and geopolitical tensions have also contributed to inflationary trends and supply chain disruptions worldwide.
The Presidency maintained that the administration remains focused on implementing reforms, strengthening institutions and addressing national challenges through policy-driven solutions.
According to the statement, President Tinubu remains committed to delivering on his mandate and advancing programmes designed to promote economic growth, security, infrastructure development and social welfare.
The response comes amid continuing political debate over the performance of the federal government as political parties and stakeholders begin positioning ahead of future electoral contests.
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