The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has backed recent remarks by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that President Bola Tinubu has done his best to tackle Nigeria’s security crisis, but said the President no longer has the capacity to deliver the level of leadership the country requires.

Obi made the remarks during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, published on YouTube on Thursday, while outlining why Nigerians should support his presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general election.

Reacting to Adeboye’s assessment of Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, Obi said the respected cleric gave an honest evaluation of the President’s efforts.

“Somebody asked me yesterday, they said that Pastor Adeboye said Tinubu has tried his best and he’s not happy. And I said, no, Pastor Adeboye remains a very revered, respected religious father, whom I believe in his genuineness and goodness.

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

The former Anambra State governor argued that Nigeria’s leadership challenge is no longer about effort alone but about competence, capacity and the ability to confront the country’s mounting security and economic challenges.

“When I talk about leadership, I say competence, capacity, compassion, commitment, character. These are the issues. President Tinubu is tired. He needs to go home and rest.”

Obi also urged Nigerians to evaluate his record in public office alongside the policy direction he is offering ahead of the next presidential election.

“It’s for you to look at my past and look at what I’m saying now.”

His comments followed recent remarks by Adeboye, who defended Tinubu against criticism over worsening insecurity, saying the President had fulfilled his responsibility by directing the military and other security agencies rather than personally participating in operations.

The cleric, however, expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation across the country and called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and those financing criminal activities. (SUN)

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