₦airaland Forum

Democracy Day: Tinubu’s Govt Hypocritical, Playing Politics While Nigerians Suffer – Obi

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of hypocrisy, saying it has failed to improve the lives of Nigerians while focusing instead on political gamesmanship.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, June 12, to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, Obi said the political developments over the last two years indicate that those in power are more concerned with securing electoral advantage than delivering good governance.

He began by honouring the memory of the late MKO Abiola, describing him and other democracy activists as people “who paid the ultimate sacrifice for democracy.” However, he said the state of the nation today is alarming and far from democratic ideals.

“It is deeply troubling that under the current administration, Nigeria cannot be said to be in a democracy, even though the current president was part of the struggle to bring back democracy,” Obi said.

“The state of the nation is depressing as the economy and security are at an all-time low, and even key indicators for measuring national progress like health care, education and production.”

Citing statistics, Obi said: “In 2023, about 38.9% of Nigerians lived below the poverty line, but it has now increased to 54%. Less than 10% of primary health care centres across the country are functioning. I have travelled to several states in the last six months and I have had to make interventions in maternity wards where giving birth is a 50/50 chance of survival for both mother and child.”

He warned that food insecurity and hunger are at record highs, with severe consequences on public well-being. “Hunger crisis and food insecurity are at an all-time high, with many unable to afford basic food items, leading many to resort to professional begging,” Obi said. “Due to this, the World Health Organisation released a report saying over 20 million Nigerians have mental health issues.”

Obi also raised concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, accusing the Tinubu-led government of reckless borrowing without corresponding improvements in public welfare.

“The current administration has borrowed so much money that Nigeria’s debt is now N188 trillion,” he said. “Yet such monies have not been used to better the lot of the people as corruption is now at an all-time high, with the National Assembly blatantly padding the 2025 budget.”

He criticised the state of the power sector, lamenting higher costs for limited electricity supply.

“Nigerians now pay more tariffs for more darkness. This is against the president’s promise during his campaign, where he said if he didn’t give Nigerians power in four years, they should not vote for him for a second term.”

Obi called on President Tinubu to “uphold the rule of law and ensure transparency to return Nigeria to a democracy,” and urged the president to connect more directly with Nigerians by travelling across the country instead of staying abroad.

“Stop governance by remote control,” he said. “If he spends the same amount of time going round Nigeria, he would have seen the suffering.”

He emphasised the importance of restoring security across rural areas, especially for food production. “He should tackle insecurity to ensure farmers can go back to their farms, as agriculture is the first key to unlocking the economy,” he said.

Obi concluded with a message of encouragement to Nigerians: “Do not give up on the nation at this critical time,” while urging the government to “help manufacturers reduce the cost of production to ensure production thrives.”

Source: https://m.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/6/tinubu-is-playing-politics-rather-than-working-for-nigerians-peter-obi.html

Peter obi is constituting nuisance here and there. I think he needs help

Word on the marble stone. Unfortunately, the paid cyber warriors will always blindly argue to defend their pay. I hope the insecurity in Nigeria becomes part of the challenges of the President.

You that was working under Abacha when Democrats were striving to entrenched democracy have no justification to criticize Democrats on democracy day.

Swallow your idea it is anti democratic

Obiedun:
Peter obi is constituting nuisance here and there. I think he needs help

Meaning? Let's get some of the attacking statements against Jonathan from Tinubu. Obi criticizes constructively while Tinubu criticized bitterly.

Dreal1247:
Word on the marble stone. Unfortunately, the paid cyber warriors will always blindly argue to defend their pay. I hope the insecurity in Nigeria becomes part of the challenges of the President.

your agulu packaged fraud was governor for good 8 years in tiny Anambra but made poverty worse, lecturers went on strike for 6 months, doctors went on strike for 13 months, no local government election, state was in disarray

Many Ibos cursed him n couldn't wait for him to finish his tenure but today same man is the Messiah that knows all d problem n solution of the whole Nigeria.

Is God not wonderful?

True talk
Zombies dem will flood this beautiful and educative thread with corny tears

Dreal1247:
Meaning? Let's get some of the attacking statements against Jonathan from Tinubu. Obi criticizes constructively while Tinubu criticized bitterly.

constructive criticism by only waiting for bad things to happen so he can play politics with it or later go on his black funeral cloth for agbotikuyo overdrive


Someone who wants to rule a country but is always waiting for bad things to happen to the country n u only see him when bad things happen

Ttalk:
You that was working under Abacha when Democrats were striving to entrenched democracy have no justification to criticize Democrats on democracy day.

Swallow your idea it is anti democratic

What post was he occupying under Abacha
Last I checked, you guys voted and supported a Buhari who was PTF chairman under Abacha and still praised him when he said Abacha never stole which was a spit on the face of all Nigerians

Tinubu’s Govt Hypocritical, Playing Politics While Nigerians Suffer. APC is a dying scam

Desperate Peter. " I will do it in organized fashion " like seriously?

Nigerians don't even know they have no president...he is simply not in charge.

The corruption is too much and very ugly honestly.

Had it been that Anambarians have voted Charles Soludo instead of allowing PO to win a second term, Tinubu would have gotten a competent opposition. Anambarians allow their hatred for PDP to wreck their political future.
The story would have been different if it had been Charles Soludo against Tinubu.

APC has completely finished Nigeria but we haven't realized the enormity of damages yet

And, what have you been doing with all the crowds you have courting?
What's the purpose of the donations up and down like say you no be igbó person?
You guys are all the same

Great100000:
[b]Democracy Day: Tinubu’s Govt Hypocritical, Playing Politics While Nigerians Suffer – Obi



Source: https://m.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/6/tinubu-is-playing-politics-rather-than-working-for-nigerians-peter-obi.html

Obi needs help he is losing it.


It not by desperation u become president.

Tinubu is already doing good, we Nigerians love him and solidly behind the president.

Really? What exactly is Obi doing? Not politics?

Buhari was in opposition as de facto leader of the opposition from 2003 to 2015. On June 12th or October 1st or May 29th, Buhari NEVER made a national broadcast. Right now, those who lost elections are seeing themselves as parallel presidents. He made a broadcast where he sang songs of lamentation.

As what?

You'd recall that in February 2025, Obi was in Indonesia where he publicized visits to several Indonesian personalities. Was Obi acting on his own or on behalf of Nigeria and who cleared him to hold those meetings using Nigeria's name?

With Obi's actions, he is undermining the government of the day, undermining the country and showing desperation.

Even Atiku shows maturity and restraint, accepting his fate and not seeing himself as a parallel president.

We know that Obi's action is buffoonery taken to pandemic levels, but it is time to curtail his actions before he starts announcing himself as the winner of the 2023 election he lost.

Many of his followers are still parroting the lie, and the man seems to believe it.

DSS, this man is now threatening national security by acting like an alternate president.

That is treason.

Invite him.

On point Sir.

Everyone knows that Tinubu gat nothing to offer

Sigh... Mr. Peter Obi, how about you tell us something we don't already know, for a change?!!


Like... For you can and intend to do differently if given the chance to lead!

How about campaigning with a better blueprint rather than constantly chasing the tail and shadow of the poor leader in Aso Rock.


This pattern has since become cliché and distasteful.

Mr Man, all these cho cho cho won't take you anywhere, walahi!

.. Gbajue

Agbegbaorogboye:
What post was he occupying under Abacha
Last I checked, you guys voted and supported a Buhari who was PTF chairman under Abacha and still praised him when he said Abacha never stole which was a spit on the face of all Nigerians

What do they even tell these guys in thr group. The will always post something that points back at them.The Buhari they gave us was part of abacha and never talked bad of abacha

ibechris:
Nigerians don't even know they have no president...he is simply not in charge.

The corruption is too much and very ugly honestly.

The corruption is really too much Sir.
The hardship is "over too much"
People are suffering.
Sometimes I feel like never waking up. Existence is expensive

Sure, he has been very vocal since he lost in 2023


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0juwNwLnxQ

richiemcgold:
Mr Man, all these cho cho cho won't take you anywhere, walahi!

.. Gbajue

Tinubu criticized the hell out of Jonathan until they frustrated him out of office.. na him turn today.. Useless President

It is of note that when Obi was governor he never conducted election he disregarded the constitution he promise to uphold, yet he now want to talk of democracy

Obi reels out data without evidence and proof

We are seeing developments, yet Obi is not seeing it

This man has seen his imminent defeat in 2027 and can’t just stop barking at a smart Tinubu who used Obi and the hate his entire tribe has for Tinubu, to crown himself president, by making sure they didn’t vote for Atiku, who was Tinubu’s main challenger

Obi has plan to finish SW president with BP before 2027 elections. This now fair oh lol