You’re Tired, Retire And Go Home – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that the President no longer possesses the capacity required to tackle Nigeria’s mounting challenges.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Obi criticised Tinubu’s leadership, claiming the country was drifting in the wrong direction under his administration.

According to the former governor, Nigeria urgently needs a committed and energetic leader capable of addressing worsening insecurity, economic hardship and widespread poverty.

Obi said Tinubu should retire honourably and allow a new generation of leaders with the strength and determination to steer the country towards progress.

“The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and then go home,” Obi said.

He added, “As it is right now, Bola Tinubu is leading us nowhere. We will turn it so he can see it. That’s why maybe I’m calling for his retirement. The man should just step aside. Yes, he doesn’t have the capacity to do the job.”

Obi also expressed concern over what he described as the nation’s misplaced political priorities, insisting that leaders should focus on addressing the daily struggles confronting ordinary Nigerians rather than political distractions.

He lamented the growing levels of poverty, hunger and insecurity across the country, saying these issues deserved greater national attention.

Referring to recent projections by the World Bank, Obi said the increasing poverty rate should dominate public discourse, warning that millions of Nigerians were facing severe economic hardship.

“The World Bank has just said that 79 per cent of Nigerians are going to face poverty. In a country of 230 million people, that’s over 180 million. That should be the issue we should be discussing,” he said.

Obi also highlighted concerns over the rising number of out-of-school children, challenges within the healthcare sector and allegations of missing public funds, arguing that such resources should have been invested in improving citizens’ welfare.

He further cited reports indicating that millions of Nigerians could face food insecurity, while kidnapping and violent crime continue to threaten lives and livelihoods across the country.

Calling for a shift in the nation’s political conversation ahead of the 2027 general election, Obi urged political leaders and citizens alike to focus on policies and solutions that directly affect the lives of ordinary Nigerians rather than partisan interests.