Agbedi challenges Tinubu to resign: 'Your effort not good enough, quit' over security failures

House of Representatives Minority Leader Fred Agbedi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to resign if he cannot provide adequate leadership and security to Nigerians, stating Tinubu's current efforts are 'not good enough.' Agbedi made the remark on Channels Television's Politics Today, invoking Tinubu's own 2015 call for then-President Jonathan to resign as a democratic duty.

Agbedi specifically criticized Tinubu's response to recent insecurity incidents, noting that after sympathizing with Plateau State attack victims at Jos airport, the president left within 10 minutes due to non-functioning airport lights without seeing affected communities. He also pointed out Tinubu's failure to visit Oyo State following the abduction of students and teachers there. Referencing his own past criticism of Buhari's government during his time in the 8th Assembly, Agbedi questioned whether Tinubu's best effort meets the standard of leadership Nigerians deserve.

This challenge comes amid rising national insecurity concerns and adds to growing political pressure on Tinubu's administration. As minority leader, Agbedi's statement carries institutional weight in the House. The exchange highlights the democratic principle that leaders must perform or step down when failing their duties. What benchmark should Nigerians use to evaluate whether presidential security efforts constitute 'good enough' leadership?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/insecurity-your-effort-not-good-enough-quit-rep-agbedi-tells-tinubu/