Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has doubled down on his pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, stating that four years is sufficient to transform Nigeria if leadership is driven by genuine service rather than personal ambition.
The former Anambra State governor expressed surprise at the controversy surrounding his one-term commitment, emphasizing that a sincere leader can achieve significant progress within a single four-year term.
"I still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years, if given the mandate to rule this country, is generating so much agitation. By this feeling, we are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months," Obi stated via his official X handle on Tuesday.
Obi clarified that his motivation stems from a genuine desire to see Nigeria work effectively, not from personal ambition. He challenged critics to investigate his past political campaigns, maintaining that he has never engaged in electoral malpractice, thuggery, or ballot box snatching.
"I have never been desperate in the pursuit of power, or anything else, for that matter. Throughout my political journey, I have never been involved in thuggery, the snatching of ballot boxes, or any form of electoral malpractice. I challenge anyone: conduct your investigations. You will find no stains of rigging or violence associated with my name," he asserted.
The former governor outlined several key areas he believes could see substantial improvement within a four-year timeframe, including tackling corruption, redirecting resources to priority sectors, ensuring the rule of law, and conducting free and fair elections.
"In four years, we can confront corruption head-on, redirecting resources to priority areas. For instance, the trillions used to acquire new presidential jets and other unnecessary expenses at this time could have been channelled into education, healthcare, or infrastructure," Obi explained.
His one-term pledge has drawn mixed reactions from various political quarters, with some praising his commitment to service over power retention, while others, including the Presidency, have criticized the promise as a sign of desperation.
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