Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to stop hiding from Nigerians, come out of what he described as a bunker at the Presidential Villa, retire and go home if he can no longer provide the leadership the country urgently needs.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Obi said Nigeria is facing severe economic and security challenges that require a president who is visible, accessible, and actively communicating with citizens. He argued that leadership demands constant engagement with the people, especially during periods of hardship, rather than remaining distant from public scrutiny.
According to Obi, the Tinubu administration has failed to deliver the promised benefits of its Renewed Hope agenda. He said millions of Nigerians are struggling with rising inflation, the high cost of food, increasing unemployment, worsening insecurity, and declining purchasing power. He insisted that these realities have left many citizens disappointed and frustrated.
Obi stated that if President Tinubu is tired or unable to meet the demands of the office, he should acknowledge it, retire, and allow someone with the energy and commitment to move the country forward. He maintained that Nigeria deserves leadership that is transparent, accountable, and focused on solving the nation’s pressing problems.
The former Anambra State governor also criticized what he described as the president’s limited interaction with Nigerians, saying citizens deserve regular explanations about government policies and their impact on everyday life. He added that a leader should not isolate himself while the people continue to endure hardship.
Obi said that if entrusted with leadership, he would remain accessible, regularly communicate with Nigerians, and personally account for the decisions of his administration. He emphasized that good governance is measured not by promises but by tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
His remarks have added fresh momentum to the growing political debate over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with supporters of the government defending its economic reforms as necessary for long term growth, while critics argue that the policies have deepened the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.
