Nigeria: Sometimes I Believe Tinubu Is Not in Charge of His Administration - Peter Obi

What the report says

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, used a Thursday interview on Arise TV to criticize President Bola Tinubu’s handling of his government and to lay out his own priorities if elected in 2027. The remarks were reported by Vanguard and distributed through AllAfrica. Obi said there are moments when he doubts Tinubu is fully directing the administration, and argued that the president should speak directly to Nigerians on major national problems instead of relying on aides and political allies.

Obi also pressed Tinubu to visit states affected by insecurity, including Zamfara, Sokoto, Plateau and Kano, and said the country’s security crisis is hurting transport, farming and broader economic activity. He said his first week in office would focus on appointing capable security chiefs and using technology such as drones and satellite surveillance. He added that he supports state police and would not pay ransom to kidnappers.

On the economy, Obi linked high fuel costs to corruption and inefficiency in the subsidy system, saying he would try to remove those distortions to lower prices. He also appealed to northern voters, saying his government would prioritize poverty reduction, healthcare and skills development. The comments come amid continuing debate in Nigeria over insecurity, energy prices and the performance of the federal government.