Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged President Bola Tinubu to visit the remaining 33 states of the federation after spending a night in Akwa Ibom State.
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Obi made the call in a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, November 7, 2026, following Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom, where the president announced that he would spend the night in the state.
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During his visit, Tinubu described his overnight stay as a second-term presidential sleep, expressing confidence in his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.
Reacting to the development, Obi congratulated Tinubu for spending a night outside Lagos and Abuja. However, he urged the president to make similar visits to other parts of the country and use the opportunity to interact with Nigerians.
The former Anambra State governor said Tinubu should visit the remaining 33 states, listen to the concerns of residents and explain how his administration has managed the country’s resources since taking office.
Obi also called on the president to account for the money saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, loans obtained by the Federal Government and increased revenue generated through taxes.
He specifically asked Tinubu to explain how his government had utilised the N15.8 trillion reportedly saved from fuel subsidy removal, alongside more than $100 billion borrowed during his administration.
He further questioned what had happened to additional government revenue generated from increased collections and the money the administration said had exceeded its revenue target last year.
Obi said Nigerians deserved to know how the funds had translated into better living conditions, improved public services and economic opportunities for citizens.
The NDC presidential candidate also raised questions about poverty, education, healthcare and electricity, asking the president to provide clear figures showing the progress made in these areas.
He wanted to know how many Nigerians had been lifted out of poverty under Tinubu’s government and the number of children who were previously out of school but had returned to classrooms.
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He also asked the administration to state how many functional primary healthcare centres had been established across the country to improve access to medical services.
On electricity, Obi questioned whether Nigerians had experienced the improvement promised by Tinubu before the 2023 presidential election.
He recalled the president’s earlier pledge that Nigerians should not support his re-election if his administration failed to address the country’s persistent electricity problems.
Obi also questioned the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity, noting that Nigerians continued to face threats from terrorists and other armed groups in different parts of the country.
He said the president should use his visits to the states to explain the steps taken by his administration to protect lives and property.
According to Obi, Nigerians have the right to demand explanations about how public funds are being spent because the resources belong to the people.
He added that his vision of a New Nigeria would be built on transparency, accountability and the proper use of public resources to improve the lives of citizens.
Tinubu had announced his decision to spend the night in Akwa Ibom on Friday while addressing supporters at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The president described the overnight stay as a second-term presidential sleep, a remark that reflected his confidence ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tinubu’s visit has since attracted reactions from political figures, including Obi, who used the occasion to question the achievements of the current administration and demand greater accountability from the Federal Government.
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