Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down from office, arguing that his administration has failed in its primary responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians.

Speaking on The Morning Show on ARISE TV on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed maintained that the worsening security situation across the country would, in a mature democracy, have been sufficient grounds for a leader to lose public confidence and leave office.

He expressed concern over the growing wave of violence and criminal activities nationwide, stating that no region of the country could currently be considered completely safe. According to him, Nigerians should not have to wait for additional incidents involving the abduction of schoolchildren, women, and other citizens before demanding accountability from the government.

The PRP chairman argued that the administration has struggled to effectively address insecurity despite repeated concerns raised by the media, civil society groups, and other stakeholders. He criticized what he described as a lack of urgency from both the government and its supporters in confronting the crisis.

Baba-Ahmed said the PRP’s call for Tinubu’s resignation was neither partisan nor confrontational but rooted in what the party sees as the President’s inability to fulfil the fundamental duties of government. He noted that the two core responsibilities of any elected leader are protecting citizens and safeguarding their means of livelihood.

According to him, the government has fallen short in both areas, leaving many Nigerians exposed to insecurity and uncertainty. He further claimed that communities across the country remain vulnerable to criminal activities and warned that the situation could worsen as the nation moves closer to the 2027 general elections.

While acknowledging that the National Assembly is unlikely to pressure the President to resign, Baba-Ahmed insisted that the PRP was justified in openly expressing its position, arguing that Nigerians deserve leadership capable of guaranteeing their safety and restoring public confidence.