Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reacted to the resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obi described the move as proper and timely, noting that it sets an example for other political figures facing health challenges.
Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, resigned from his party position on Friday, reportedly due to health issues.
His decision drew reactions from across the political space, with Obi saying the step was a wise one, especially if the former chairman is no longer strong enough to carry out his duties.
Obi made the remarks through his official 𝕏 account, where he pointed out that the pressures of leadership demand energy and alertness.
According to him, leaders who can no longer meet this demand due to health concerns should willingly leave office, just like Ganduje did.
He also used the moment to call on other politicians battling similar conditions to consider stepping down for the sake of better governance.
He stressed that Nigeria needs leaders who are both physically and mentally fit to deal with the nation’s growing problems.
Obi expressed concern over the trend of medical tourism and long health-related absences among Nigerian leaders, stating that these issues are slowing down the country’s development.
He ended his statement with a prayer for Ganduje, wishing him peace and fulfilment in retirement.
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