Our Reporter, Abuja
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to a single term in office if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is enough to begin the process of rebuilding Nigeria—provided leadership is driven by genuine service, not ambition.
Reacting to criticism of his one-term proposal on Tuesday, via his official X handle, Obi said it was surprising that such a patriotic decision had stirred agitation, as if effective leadership were dependent on long tenure.
“I still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years… is generating so much agitation,” he said in a post.
“We are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months.”
He dismissed suggestions that his stance was politically motivated or borne out of desperation.
“I have never been desperate in the pursuit of power,” Obi said.
“Desperation manifests in aggressive rhetoric, unrealistic promises, personal attacks, and policy flip-flops. None of these reflects my character.”
The former Anambra State Governor emphasized that his driving force is a commitment to national transformation, not personal ambition.
“If the sacrifice required of me is four years of sincere, accountable leadership, so be it,” he declared.
The leading opposition politician noted that he has always maintained clean political conduct.
“I have never been involved in thuggery, ballot snatching, or electoral malpractice,” he said, challenging anyone to prove otherwise.
According to him, a lot can be achieved within one term.
“In four years, we can confront corruption head-on, redirect wasteful spending to vital sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure,” Obi asserted.
“We can uphold the rule of law and deliver free, fair, and credible elections.”
Reiterating his core philosophy, Obi said, “Leadership, to me, is not about entitlement. It is about service.”
