Atiku’s aide argues that President Tinubu should resign.

Paul Ibe, the media adviser and spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign, has urged President Bola Tinubu to step down. Ibe claims that the administration has failed to uphold its constitutional duty to ensure security and improve the welfare of Nigerians.

During an interview on ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Ibe said that a resignation should not be seen as a sign of weakness but as an act of patriotism when a leader cannot fulfill the expectations of office.

“It’s not a sign of weakness for a leader to resign. It’s a patriotic act,” he said.

Explaining his view, Ibe argued that the government has not met its core responsibilities of protecting lives and safeguarding citizens’ well‑being.

“Let me tell you why President Tinubu needs to resign. The primary responsibility of government is security and welfare. Are we more secure now than we were in 2023? The answer is no,” he stated.

Ibe dismissed the Tinubu administration’s claims that progress is being made in tackling insecurity, pointing to ongoing attacks, kidnappings, and killings across parts of the country as evidence to the contrary.

“Their best is just not good enough. We can’t continue on this journey of trial and error. The truth of the matter is that Tinubu is incompetent and he’s clueless. He came on board with no set skills. Nigeria is a very complex country, and to be able to govern this country, you need to be wired for that. He is not,” he said.

The Atiku aide also criticised the push to establish state police, claiming that the effort to advance the proposal before the 2027 general election is politically motivated.

While affirming support for state policing in principle, he argued that the timing of the move raises concerns.

“We support state police, but not at this time. Whatever shape or form it takes now, it is political,” he said.

Ibe cited recent attacks in several states as evidence that the government has failed to adequately protect citizens.

“Look at what happened in Bokkos on Sunday night. About two dozen people have been killed, many more are in captivity. That’s in Plateau State. We’ve had that in Benue State, we have it in Oyo State, we have it in Kogi State,” he said.

“What are we talking about? This is enough evidence for the man to— for patriotic reasons— let him throw in the towel.”