Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has officially rejected calls for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, specifically dismissing a demand made by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi.
Key Details of the Stance
- Misplaced Comparison: The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization released a statement on June 22, 2026, calling Peter Obi’s demand “misplaced, politically inappropriate, and lacking contextual equivalence”. Obi had argued that Tinubu should follow the example of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his intention to step down. [1, 2]
- Not the Voice of the Southeast: Ohanaeze emphasized that such resignation calls do not represent the collective will, strategic interests, or political direction of the Igbo nation or the Southeast geopolitical zone. [1]
- Institutional Support: The group reiterated its commitment to national unity and stable governance, choosing to focus on economic reforms and long-term national development rather than political grandstanding. [1]
