Ohanaeze rejects Peter Obi’s demand that Tinubu resign.

Apex Igbo socio‑cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi for urging President Bola Tinubu to resign.

The pan‑Igbo group said it had taken note of recent public comments attributed to the former Anambra State governor, in which he allegedly called for Tinubu’s resignation after the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down.

Ohanaeze stated that it wanted to clarify its position, reaffirm its commitment to national unity, and address issues of governance, development and political responsibility.

It described Obi’s comparison and call for resignation as misplaced, politically inappropriate and lacking contextual equivalence.

While affirming Obi’s constitutional right to personal expression, the organization stressed that such statements do not reflect the collective will, political direction or strategic interests of the Igbo nation or the Southeast geopolitical zone.

Accordingly, Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally disassociated the Igbo nation from the call for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to resign.

This was communicated in a statement issued on Monday by its Deputy President‑General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, and released to the press.

Ohanaeze acknowledged ongoing federal interventions in national infrastructure development, especially in the Southeast.

The organization also recognized the work of Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi, whose role in executing and supervising federal road projects has improved connectivity and renewed investor confidence in the region.

It noted with cautious optimism the continued progress of several strategic infrastructure projects, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, the Badagry–Sokoto Highway Corridor, and the broader Trans‑African Highway integration framework.

Ohanaeze affirmed that sustained infrastructural investment remains central to national integration, economic expansion and regional equity.

The organization further acknowledged reported improvements in Nigeria’s external reserves, estimated at approximately $50.81 billion, attributed to fiscal reforms, enhanced diaspora remittances and better oil revenue performance.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide notes that such indicators, if sustained, may strengthen macroeconomic stability, support currency performance and enhance investor confidence,” the statement read.

“Ohanaeze recognizes relative improvements in security conditions across parts of the Southeast, resulting in increased commercial activity, social reintegration and the gradual restoration of public life.”

“The organization encourages sustained federal collaboration with regional stakeholders to consolidate peace and prevent regression into insecurity.”

“The organization reiterates that Nigeria’s democratic stability depends on responsible leadership, disciplined public commentary and the avoidance of rhetoric capable of heightening political tension.”

“While calling on all political actors, particularly those of national prominence, to exercise restraint, promote dialogue and prioritize national cohesion over partisan positioning, Ohanaeze:

– Disassociates the Igbo nation from calls for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu;

– Reaffirms recognition of ongoing federal infrastructure interventions in the Southeast;

– Commends efforts aimed at improving national economic indicators and regional stability;

– Urges political actors to uphold decorum, maturity and national responsibility in public discourse.”