By Paul Joseph
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has renewed his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, accusing the administration of overseeing what he described as widespread corruption and a breakdown of due process.
In a statement titled “Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat,” Obi cited findings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which reportedly indicated that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not captured in the national budget.
According to Obi, the revelation reinforces concerns about accountability and transparency in the management of public finances.
The former Anambra State governor argued that the alleged omission of spending equivalent to about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the budget process reflected serious governance failures.
He said recent developments had strengthened his earlier demand that President Tinubu step down from office, maintaining that the administration had failed to uphold due process, improve citizens’ welfare, or fulfil key campaign promises.
Obi also alleged that there was increasing evidence of large-scale looting of public funds, urging Nigerians to lawfully demand greater accountability from those in government.
He called on citizens to hold the administration accountable through legal and democratic means, stressing that transparency and responsible governance were essential to restoring public confidence.
Obi had previously called for the President’s resignation in June, citing what he described as poor governance, insecurity and economic hardship. His latest remarks come amid growing political debate ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Presidency has not issued an official response to Obi’s latest comments.
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