“Tinubu Is Doing Well”: Peter Obi’s Scathing Rebuke of Nigerian Leadership
Political tensions reached new heights this week as opposition leader Peter Obi launched a blistering critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Labour Party stalwart’s sarcastic remarks about economic management came during a prime-time interview that has since gone viral across social media platforms.
Economic Policies Under Fire
Peter Obi saved his sharpest barbs for Tinubu’s currency reforms. “Someone who met the dollar at 400 naira and now watches it hit 1,500? Remarkable progress,” he stated, his voice dripping with irony. The jab referenced Nigeria’s worsening currency crisis, which has seen food prices triple since last year.
Market analysts confirm the naira’s collapse has pushed inflation to 31.7%, creating widespread hardship. Rice now costs ₦75,000 per bag – more than double the monthly minimum wage. Meanwhile, fuel prices remain unstable despite subsidy removal promises.
Democracy in Question
Peter Obi didn’t stop at economic criticism. “What we have today isn’t democracy,” he declared, referencing recent disputed elections in Ondo and Edo states. Security concerns added weight to his arguments, with bandit attacks claiming 50 lives in Sokoto just last week.
Administration Responds
Presidential aides quickly dismissed the critique as sour grapes. “Some remain trapped in election denialism,” spokesperson Daniel Bwala countered. However, public sentiment appears divided. Lagos trader Amina Yusuf echoed many citizens’ frustrations: “If this is success, what’s failure?”
2027 Elections Loom
Political analysts note Peter Obi’s remarks signal intensifying opposition strategy. While reaffirming Labour Party loyalty, he left coalition doors open: “My desperation isn’t for power, but for functional governance.” The comments come as Tinubu’s team touts World Bank growth projections of 3.3% GDP expansion.
As night fell on Abuja, the debate continued raging online. #TinubuIsDoingWell trended nationally with 58,000 tweets in six hours – most mocking the administration’s achievements. With 2027 elections approaching, Nigeria’s political theater shows no signs of cooling.
