
The Presidency has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, labeling the demand as "childish" and "anti-democratic." Obi's request followed the resignation announcement of Keir Starmer, who cited public dissatisfaction over economic challenges as a reason for his departure. The criticism highlights ongoing political tensions in Nigeria.
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