President Bola Tinubu has questioned the leadershipcredentials of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, criticising his decision to leave apolitical party and move to another platform.
Tinubu, during his Akwa Ibom Rally challenged Obi’s ability to lead the country, asking whether abandoning a political party demonstrated the qualities required of a national leader.
“He ran away from that party to form a dangerous camp in another party. Is that a leadership trait? Is that a leadership character? And he wants you to vote for him?.”
Tinubu urged Nigerians to consider the leadership qualities of the candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the poll as consequential for the country’s future.
“This coming election … is a consequential election. It will define the direction of this country.”
The President also appealed to Nigerians to support his administration for another term, arguing that his government had made progressin addressing the country’s economic challenges.
He claimed that 27 of Nigeria’s 36 state governors could not meet their salary obligations when he assumed office, but said the situation had improved under his administration.
Tinubu acknowledged the economic difficulties Nigerians had experienced, saying he shared their concerns despite not personally experiencing the hardship faced by ordinary people.
He cited the government’s education intervention, including the removal of tuition fee responsibilities from parents through its student support programme, as part of efforts to expand opportunities andtackle poverty.
The President also urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to support his administration, promising improved education, job opportunities, skills development and economic growth.
He said Nigeria must continue on its current path rather than return to what he described as the economic difficulties inherited by his government.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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