Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign from office, accusing his administration of failing to address the country’s worsening economic challenges, rising insecurity, and declining living standards.

Obi made the call in a strongly-worded statement posted on his official X account on Monday, where he argued that the current administration has fallen short of the promises it made to Nigerians during the 2023 election campaign.

The former Anambra State governor said his position was influenced by recent political developments in the United Kingdom, particularly the resignation announcement by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

According to Obi, Starmer’s decision demonstrates the level of accountability expected from leaders in functioning democracies when governments fail to meet the expectations of the people.

Reflecting on global political systems, Obi said he closely follows developments around the world to understand why some nations continue to progress while others struggle with governance and development.

“As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development,” he stated.

Obi noted that Starmer’s resignation came amid growing public dissatisfaction over economic difficulties, rising living costs, and concerns about unmet policy commitments.

He argued that democratic leaders must be willing to accept responsibility when their administrations fail to deliver on key promises.

Drawing parallels with Nigeria’s political history, Obi recalled that Tinubu had previously demanded the resignation of former President Goodluck Jonathan during the height of the security crisis that followed the abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok.

According to Obi, Tinubu had at the time maintained that government must be held accountable when it fails in its primary duty of protecting citizens and safeguarding lives.

“During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives,” Obi said.

The former presidential candidate argued that the same standard of accountability should now be applied to Tinubu’s administration, given what he described as worsening national conditions.

Obi also revisited some of the major promises made by Tinubu during the 2023 election campaign, including commitments to improve electricity supply, strengthen security, fight corruption, and enhance the welfare of Nigerians.

According to him, Nigerians were assured that meaningful reforms would be implemented to improve living conditions and stimulate economic growth.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments,” Obi said.

However, he maintained that the current reality paints a different picture, insisting that many Nigerians are facing greater hardship than before.

Obi lamented the persistent challenges in the power sector, noting that electricity supply remains unstable despite repeated assurances of improvement. He also pointed to the continued wave of kidnappings, violent attacks, and insecurity affecting several parts of the country.

“At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” he stated.

The Labour Party stalwart further alleged that critical sectors of the economy have continued to struggle under the current administration. He cited concerns over infrastructure development, transportation, public service delivery, and anti-corruption efforts, which he said have failed to meet public expectations.

According to Obi, the worsening socio-economic conditions have left many Nigerians disillusioned and frustrated, with millions battling rising costs of living and declining purchasing power.

Based on these concerns, he said the President should consider stepping down in the interest of democratic accountability and national progress.

“I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance,” Obi declared.

He stressed that resignation should not be viewed as an act of weakness or defeat but rather as a demonstration of responsibility and respect for democratic principles.

Obi added that such a decision would help strengthen Nigeria’s democratic culture by reinforcing the idea that leaders must be held accountable for their actions, promises, and overall performance while in office.

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has stated that his group is open to negotiations with the government but remains prepared for armed confrontation.

Turji stated this in a video recorded in Hausa and dated June 20, 2026.

He claimed responsibility for recent attacks on security operatives in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states.

The bandit leader also used the video to address the issue of possible peace talks with authorities, indicating a willingness to negotiate if the government chooses dialogue over military action.

According to him, “If the government is ready for negotiation, we are also ready for negotiation. But if they want to continue with force, we are prepared. Our fighters are ready for whatever comes.”

He further suggested that his group would not back down from armed resistance, saying, “We are ready for peace, but if they choose war, we are also ready. We will defend ourselves.”

The video surfaced days after a deadly attack along the Isa–Bargaja axis in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where suspected terrorists loyal to Turji reportedly laid an ambush on security personnel responding to a distress call.

Local and security sources alleged that an Improvised Explosive Device detonated during the operation, killing at least four soldiers, although military authorities have yet to officially confirm the casualty figure.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office, in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity.

“Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” Starmer said as he choked up in an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street.

Starmer said the process of picking a new leader for the centre-left party would be launched in July, and he would remain as prime minister until his successor is chosen, to be in place before parliament returns from the summer recess in September.

Starmer’s main rival, veteran politician Andy Burnham, is due to be sworn in as a member of parliament on Monday after winning a crucial special election on Thursday, allowing him to return to parliament and clearing his path to run for party leader.

“I will remain in post as prime minister until the contest is complete, and I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power,” Starmer added.

Until the weekend, Starmer had insisted he was going to fight on and remain as prime minister as he fought off challenges and calls to step down.

He has clung to that position for months after multiple scandals and high-profile resignations that piled the pressure on him and his Labour Party.

But Britain is now set to get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

Starmer’s widely anticipated announcement comes a day before the 10-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum, which triggered the UK’s exit from the European Union and an unprecedented churn of prime ministers.

Starmer has been credited with reshaping Labour into an election-winning party, which clinched a decisive victory in 2024, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

But his term was derailed by missteps ranging from benefit cuts to criticism over defence spending plans.

He was nearly ousted in March over his ill-fated decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a known associate of the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the UK’s ambassador to Washington.

He has also struggled to fight off the rapid rise of the far-right, anti-immigration Reform UK party — which defeated Labour in local elections in May, further weakening Starmer’s position.

“I will also give my successor my full and unequivocal support, knowing that they will inherit a Britain that is far stronger and fairer than the one I inherited two years ago,” Starmer said in his resignation speech.