President Tinubu has done his best – Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi has backed Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in tackling insecurity, saying the President has done his best.

Obi made the remarks during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he spoke about his presidential ambition and why Nigerians should consider his leadership record.

Reacting to Adeboye’s recent comments defending Tinubu against criticism over insecurity, Obi described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God as a respected religious leader whose views should be considered.

“Pastor Adeboye remains a very revered, respected religious father, whom I believe in his genuineness and goodness,” Obi said.

According to Obi, Adeboye was right in saying that Tinubu had made efforts in addressing the country’s security challenges.

“What he said was correct. He said he has tried his best. He’s trying his best. That’s it. It’s the correct answer,” Obi said.

However, Obi questioned whether the President’s efforts had been enough to address the problems facing Nigerians.

“The question to ask is: Is his best good enough? Where we find ourselves today, that leads to the issue of capacity,” he added.

Obi said effective leadership requires competence, capacity, compassion, commitment, and character, arguing that these qualities are necessary to move the country forward.

While acknowledging Tinubu’s efforts, the former presidential candidate said Nigeria’s security situation showed the need for stronger leadership.

“President Tinubu is tired. He needs to go home and rest,” Obi said.

Adeboye had earlier defended Tinubu against accusations that his administration was not doing enough to tackle insecurity.

Speaking during the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, D.C., Adeboye said it was unfair to accuse the President of inaction, arguing that a commander-in-chief was not expected to personally take part in military operations.

“When the commander-in-chief has given instructions to his subordinates, he has done his bit,” Adeboye said.