Peter Obi calls for Tinubu's resignation, cites rising poverty and insecurity
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), told Channels Television on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu should resign, saying he lacks the capacity to tackle Nigeria's worsening insecurity, hunger and poverty. Obi cited World Bank data projecting 79% of Nigerians--about 180 million people--will face poverty, and the World Food Programme's warning that 35 million will experience hunger. He urged the 2027 election to focus on ordinary citizens' concerns such as poverty, food insecurity, insecurity, healthcare, out-of-school children and alleged mismanagement of public funds.
His remarks come as political parties and aspirants prepare for the 2027 general elections, with the economy, insecurity and social welfare expected to dominate debates. By framing the vote around everyday hardships, Obi is trying to shift the narrative from personality contests to concrete policy issues that directly affect households' budgets, safety and access to basic services. For many Nigerians, these are not abstract debates--they determine whether families can eat, send children to school or feel safe in their neighborhoods.
As the campaign season approaches, consider how these issues affect your own life: Are rising food prices and insecurity pushing you to consider changing your livelihood or location? Do you trust current leaders to address poverty and education gaps, or do you believe a new approach is needed? Your answer could shape how you engage with the upcoming election.