'Your Demand For Tinubu To Resign Is Reckless'

‘Your Demand For Tinubu To Resign Is Reckless’ – Presidency Slams Obi
Sunday Dare said Nigeria’s constitutional system does not support such demands.
He accused Obi of selective criticism and political pessimism.

The Presidency has faulted former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as reckless and inconsistent with Nigeria’s constitutional system.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said Obi’s remarks reflected political opposition rather than statesmanship.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Dare, Nigeria operates a constitutional presidential democracy where elected presidents serve fixed terms and can only leave office through constitutional processes, incapacity, impeachment or the completion of their mandate.

“Nigeria is not a parliamentary system where governments rise and fall on votes of confidence. Nigeria is a constitutional presidential democracy,” he said.

Dare argued that Obi, having served as a governor and contested for the presidency, should have a clear understanding of the constitutional framework guiding the office he seeks to occupy.

The presidential aide also accused Obi of promoting what he described as pessimism and repeatedly portraying the country as being in a state of collapse.

According to him, the former governor has abandoned the measured approach that previously earned him support from many Nigerians.

“His politics has become a politics of selective outrage,” Dare said.

He maintained that while Obi frequently criticises the Tinubu administration over national challenges, he often overlooks developments in areas such as economic growth, foreign reserves, government revenue, infrastructure and security operations.

Dare stressed that leadership should be defined by sound judgment, composure and the ability to provide solutions rather than constant criticism.

“A serious national leader acknowledges both challenges and progress. A serious leader offers alternatives,” he said.

He added that the presidency should not be viewed as an activist platform, protest movement or “permanent grievance machine.”

The presidential spokesman further argued that Obi’s call for Tinubu’s resignation had undermined his own image as a presidential contender.

'Your Demand For Tinubu To Resign Is Reckless' – Presidency Slams Obi — ‘Your Demand For Tinubu To Resign Is Reckless’ – Presidency Slams Obi

“By calling for President Tinubu’s resignation, Peter Obi has done more damage to his own presidential credentials than any political opponent could have done,” Dare said.

He added that Obi must decide whether he wants to be seen as a serious contender for leadership or remain a critic of those currently in office.