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Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his longstanding pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected President of Nigeria in 2027.

In a public statement on Sunday, Obi declared that the vow was “sacrosanct,” reiterating his commitment to purposeful leadership over prolonged rule.

Referencing global figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela, Obi emphasised that great leadership is not measured by the number of years in office, but by the quality and impact of service.

Mandela served one term and walked away. That was leadership,” he said. Power must serve the people, not self,” he said.

Obi acknowledged the widespread scepticism among Nigerians towards political promises, noting that public trust has eroded over decades of unfulfilled pledges.
“I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities,” he said.

In the statement, he addressed recent jibes aimed at his vow. One critic suggested that even a shrine-bound oath would not earn him public belief, while another implied that anyone insisting on a single term should undergo psychiatric evaluation. Obi dismissed both remarks, stating that such cynicism reflects a political culture where broken promises are the norm.

They judge me by their own standards,” Obi said, “but Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth.
He defended his political record in Anambra State, where he said he fulfilled campaign promises on education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, and financial prudence. “I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word,” he remarked.

Reiterating his stance, Obi declared, “I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. According to him, “Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference.

Obi outlined his priority areas as president to include rebuilding trust in public institutions, tackling insecurity through the efficient deployment of national resources, revamping the education and healthcare sectors, catalysing small businesses to drive economic productivity, and combating corruption with unwavering resolve.

He concluded by saying his goal is to transform Nigeria from “a consuming nation into a productive one, anchored on agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Service should be impactful, not eternal,” Obi said, stressing that the challenges facing Nigeria demand urgency, not tenure elongation.

lol. Come of it Peter, nobody believes your lamba again.

Oga Peter I'm not against you but you need better miracle to unseat Tinubu, this one you don't even know the party you are..
I know obi fans will not like my statement but there are some truths in what I post...

Agbadorians are now recycling months old news to further their propaganda. Lol. When the coast is clear for Obi to be President, he will run for 2 terms.

Confused man without political platform to contest

Because he knows that he can never ever smell Aso Rock. He can never ever become President of Nigeria.

This man spent 8 years as Governor of Anambra and has nothing to show.

If he should decide to contest to become Governor of Anambra today. Peter Obi can never win simply because of his records as Governor.

The People's President for a reason

yarimo:
Confused man without political platform to contest

I can see what Tinubu with a political platform is doing to Nigerians. The country is now in good shape.

Read down y'all, I'm 100%active and legit.

AMINDA:
Agbadorians are now recycling months old news to further their propaganda. Lol. When the coast is clear for Obi to be President, he will run for 2 terms.

But there is currently a thread on the FP where El-Rufai recently told Obi and Ameachi that no one would believe the 'One term' vow

I didnt see you drop this same comment on that thread. Seems you only caution Tinubu's supporters, those in your camp cant be sc-olded

People believe him because he said it in the open unlike those who said GEJ made the same commitment in a bedroom but cannot provide evidence

seunmsg:
lol. Come of it Peter, nobody believes your lamba again.

How can somebody be writing endless application to be an OTP wheeras his own supporters are teasing the present president that he will be an OTP.

On this reaffirmation, Ojukwu would have turned in his grave considering that this same man swore with the life of his family members that he will never abadon AGPA

Desperado laho

DMerciful:
People believe him because he said it in the open unlike those who said GEJ made the same commitment in a bedroom but cannot provide evidence

Go and tell that to El-Rufai and the northern elements in the coalition of confusion.

El Rufai is sensing Tambuwal is now likely to run with Obi if Obi emerge in ADC so may be reacting this way or to deceive APC

seunmsg:
Go and tell that to El-Rufai and the northern elements in the coalition of confusion.

DMerciful:
El Rufai is sensing Tambuwal is now likely to run with Obi if Obi emerge in ADC so may be reacting this way or to deceive APC

Seun should hire you as the moderator of the jokes section. You will make a good comedian 🤣🤣

The way I see things going, Obi may end up without a polical party. In 48 Laws of Power, "Never Outshine Your Master", Obi desperations for President pushes him to make so many unrealistic statements, his loyalty is in doubt, to a political party or any credible candidate of the opposition parties that may want to consider him as VP. Though, it's my opinion.