Obi: Tinubu’s Renewed Hope has become renewed hopelessness

Peter Obi, who is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, saying that it is now “renewed hopelessness” instead of providing any positive change that was promised to the Nigerians.

Obi made the statement during an interview on Sunday Politics program hosted by Channels Television where he criticized the economic policy of the Tinubu-led government and its failure to deliver any good results to the citizens of Nigeria. Politics

When asked if his economic plan matches the agenda of the government, Obi rejected the idea completely.

“No, no—that’s renewed hopelessness. It’s not working,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor argued that Nigerians deserve leadership that produces visible and measurable improvements in their daily lives instead of political slogans.

“The kind of hope I’ll bring is real hope—tangible hope that people will see and feel,” Obi stated.

He also criticised President Tinubu’s style of communication, accusing the President of distancing himself from Nigerians and allowing his aides to communicate on his behalf.

“It’s not even ‘audio hope’ because the man we voted for isn’t even talking to us anymore. The person we voted for is Bola Tinubu. He’s no longer talking to us; he’s gone into Aso Rock and turned it into a bunker,” Obi said.

According to him, one of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to communicate directly with citizens, explain government policies, and remain accountable for campaign promises.

“A leader’s first duty is to speak directly to the people. I will speak to the people myself. I’ll tell them: I said I would do this; this is where things stand—that’s commitment,” he added.

Obi has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, insecurity, and governance, maintaining that Nigeria requires leadership capable of restoring public confidence and delivering practical solutions to the country’s challenges.