Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, arguing that the President no longer has the energy or capacity to address Nigeria’s growing economic and security challenges.
Obi made the remarks during an interview on Sunday Politics with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television, where he said Tinubu’s performance as President has fallen short despite his achievements as former governor of Lagos State.
“The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and go home,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that Nigeria is moving in the wrong direction and needs a leader with the strength and determination to tackle the country’s challenges.
“As it is right now, Bola Tinubu is leading us nowhere. We will turn it so he can see it. That’s why maybe I’m calling for his retirement. The man should just step aside. Yes, he doesn’t have the capacity to do the job,” he added.
