By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his frequent foreign trips and handling of governance, demanding accountability for his administration’s performance.
Obi made the remarks on Thursday at a political meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he claimed Tinubu had spent more than 260 days outside the country but could not dedicate 36 days to visiting all states during the 2027 election campaign.
The former Anambra State governor also questioned Tinubu’s leadership capacity, urging him to step aside and challenging him to visit Ebonyi State to explain how public funds and borrowed money had been utilised.
Outlining his vision for Nigeria if elected, Obi pledged to declare a state of emergency in seven critical sectors: security, hunger, education, healthcare, corruption, power and national unity.
He promised to tackle insecurity, reduce the number of out-of-school children, strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure public resources are deployed in the interest of Nigerians.
Obi maintained that his administration would prioritise accountability, human development and improved living conditions for citizens.
