The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has formally thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives Minority Caucus, demanding that President Bola Tinubu either demonstrate decisive leadership to stop the nation’s downward slide or honorably resign from office.
In a statement signed by its Acting National Chairman, Chief Peter Ameh, the opposition coalition asserted that the measuring metric for any administration must be its tangible ability to secure and improve the lives of citizens. CUPP lamented the escalating waves of insecurity, widespread economic hardship, and systemic deterioration of citizen welfare, declaring that the presidency cannot remain indifferent to the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.
Key Points of CUPP’s Declaration
- Democratic Accountability: The opposition insists that holding elective office is entirely conditional on performance, and leaders should make way for competent alternatives if they fail.
- Call to Action: CUPP has demanded immediate, highly visible interventions from the Federal Government to target criminal syndicates and ease current economic difficulties.
- Continuous Monitoring: The coalition noted it will not stay silent and will continue to aggressively flag governance lapses on behalf of the public.
“In a sane clime, any elected official who refuses to produce results of good governance that will make the lives of the people better should honourably resign. Leadership is not a right but a responsibility. Where this responsibility is not being discharged effectively, the honourable path is resignation.” — Chief Peter Ameh, Acting National Chairman of CUPP
The endorsement aligns with a mounting tide of friction targeting the presidency from multiple political factions and lawmakers over the administration’s reactive security strategy and economic reforms. CUPP concluded its warning by urging President Tinubu to heed the growing chorus of concern before the socioeconomic situation destabilizes further.
