Obi: Tinubu is tired, needs rest
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, says President Bola Tinubu has done his best in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges but insisted that his best is no longer sufficient for the country’s needs. Obi made the remarks while reacting to comments by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor […]
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, says President Bola Tinubu has done his best in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges but insisted that his best is no longer sufficient for the country’s needs.
Obi made the remarks while reacting to comments by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who recently said the President had tried his best in tackling insecurity.
Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he agreed with the respected cleric’s assessment but argued that the real issue was whether Tinubu’s best had produced the desired results.
“Somebody asked me yesterday, they said that Pastor Adeboye said Tinubu has tried his best and he’s not happy,” Obi said.
“And I said, no, Pastor Adeboye remains a very revered, respected religious father, whom I believe in his genuineness and goodness.
“And what he said was correct. He said he has tried his best. He’s trying his best. That’s it. It’s the correct answer.”
Obi, however, questioned the effectiveness of the President’s efforts, saying the country’s worsening security situation pointed to a leadership deficit.
“The question to ask is: Is his best good enough? Where we find ourselves today, that leads to the issue of capacity,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that effective leadership goes beyond effort and requires competence, capacity, compassion, commitment and character.
“When I talk about leadership, I say competence, capacity, compassion, commitment, character. These are the issues. President Tinubu is tired. He needs to go home and rest,” Obi said.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate made the comments while responding to a question on why Nigerians should support his presidential ambition instead of backing another opposition candidate.
He urged Nigerians to assess his record in public office alongside the ideas he is putting forward for the country.
“It’s for you to look at my past and look at what I’m saying now,” Obi said.
Adeboye had recently stated that President Tinubu had done his best in addressing the country’s security challenges, a remark that has continued to generate reactions from political leaders and commentators.