The APC Governance Grassroots Group APC G3 has described the call by the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign from office as reckless, irresponsible and a reflection of growing political desperation.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Chuks Oyema, the group said Obi’s comments, which were linked to the resignation announcement by the British Prime Minister, demonstrated a tendency to make superficial comparisons without taking into account the unique realities and challenges confronting Nigeria.
According to the group, President Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by structural distortions, mounting debt obligations, insecurity, declining investments and an unsustainable subsidy regime, noting that the administration has embarked on difficult but necessary reforms aimed at restoring long-term economic stability.
The APC G3 argued that while Nigerians continue to experience economic hardships, there are already signs that the reforms are beginning to yield results through improved government revenues, increased allocations to states, infrastructure development and renewed investor confidence.
The group accused Obi of consistently criticizing government policies without presenting practical alternatives, saying that Nigerians deserve more than rhetoric from those seeking to lead the country.
“Mr. Obi has made a career out of identifying problems without providing workable solutions. On several occasions when he was asked to explain specifically how he would address Nigeria’s chronic electricity challenges, he declined to provide detailed answers, preferring instead to speak in general terms,” the statement said.
The APC G3 further noted that Obi frequently cites countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan and China as examples for Nigeria to emulate, but often fails to acknowledge the peculiar historical, political, demographic and economic circumstances that shaped their development trajectories. It argued that successful governance requires solutions tailored to Nigeria’s realities rather than simplistic comparisons with foreign nations.
Oyema maintained that calls for the resignation of a democratically elected president were inconsistent with democratic norms, stressing that President Tinubu remains constitutionally mandated to govern and implement the policies for which he was elected. He added that opposition leaders should focus on constructive engagement rather than what he described as attempts to score political points.
The group reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing confidence that ongoing reforms would ultimately deliver economic growth, improved infrastructure and greater prosperity for Nigerians. It urged political actors to place national interest above partisan considerations and contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
