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Former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Akin Osuntokun, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi would not rule Nigeria like a dictator if elected president.

[b]Osuntokun made the remark while discussing Nigeria’s political structure and the concentration of power in the presidency, insisting that the country’s constitutional arrangement remains a bigger issue than the personality of whoever occupies the office. According to him, even if Obi is considered a capable candidate and eventually becomes president, he would still be required to work with the National Assembly and other democratic institutions.

“Even if Peter Obi is a good candidate and becomes President, he still has to work with the National Assembly; he is not a dictator,” Osuntokun said. The former presidential adviser argued that Nigeria’s political challenges extend beyond elections and personalities, stressing that opposition figures and other political actors often fail to address the deeper structural issues facing the country.

He maintained that the current constitution grants excessive powers to the presidency, creating a system where too much importance is attached to a single office. Osuntokun called for genuine decentralisation, warning that unless power is devolved more effectively, the presidency would continue to dominate Nigeria’s political system disproportionately.

He added that the over-concentration of authority at the centre fuels unhealthy political competition and contributes to the recurring tensions surrounding presidential elections in the country. [/b]

helinues:
He can never even be elected ni as God forbids a calamity like Peter Obi as Nigeria president

To those of you who haven't watched the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, go and watch it and ask yourself sincerely if Peter Obi can be sound and coherent like president Tinubu with that interactive section

Also, just pick on any social media outside Nigeria that posted the video and take your time to read the comments from Africans

helinues:
He can never even be elected ni as God forbids a calamity like Peter Obi as Nigeria president

To those of you who haven't watched the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, go and watch it and ask yourself sincerely if Peter Obi can be sound and coherent like president Tinubu with that interactive section

Also, just pick on any social media outside Nigeria that posted the video and take your time to read the comments from Africans

helinues:
For some people to even be having confident that Peter Obi can win the 2027 election, it really shows how noobs some of his supporters are.

How much do they think it will cost to win a presidential election in Nigeria, take rigging and bribing out. What's the meaning of I no dey give shishi or frugality in Politics, where is that done on this crust?

774 local governments, 36 states. The campaign, how would you be able to tour the country with public airline? Where is the time to be going through the process ? You need nothing less than 2 private jets on standby and like 5 choppers. The choppers are for movement within states

Can you even win any Africa presidential election without having foreign support or back up? Who are Obi's allies outside Nigeria?

Senegal and Gambia are on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, Faye's party is using broom now.

We have closed the chapter of the 2027 election as it's concluded before conducted. Even with the opposition uniting in one party, they don't stand a chance not to talk of when they are in pieces

We should rather be discussing about the 2031 election possibility North Central/South South ticket

helinues:
He can never even be elected ni as God forbids a calamity like Peter Obi as Nigeria president

To those of you who haven't watched the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, go and watch it and ask yourself sincerely if Peter Obi can be sound and coherent like president Tinubu with that interactive section

Also, just pick on any social media outside Nigeria that posted the video and take your time to read the comments from Africans

chrisxxx:
Peter Obi can only get to Aso Rock as a guest. Perhaps he has gone to honour an invitation probably inauguration sessions. Lets stop deceiving ourselves.

chrisxxx:
Peter Obi can only get to Aso Rock as a guest. Perhaps he has gone to honour an invitation probably inauguration sessions. Lets stop deceiving ourselves.

Kylekent59:
The ones you have been supporting, what have they done or achieved?

helinues:
He can never even be elected ni as God forbids a calamity like Peter Obi as Nigeria president

To those of you who haven't watched the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, go and watch it and ask yourself sincerely if Peter Obi can be sound and coherent like president Tinubu with that interactive section

Also, just pick on any social media outside Nigeria that posted the video and take your time to read the comments from Africans

Doctortyre:
But [YOU] want to be something great abi ? keep it up

helinues:
For some people to even be having confident that Peter Obi can win the 2027 election, it really shows how noobs some of his supporters are.

How much do they think it will cost to win a presidential election in Nigeria, take rigging and bribing out. What's the meaning of I no dey give shishi or frugality in Politics, where is that done on this crust?

774 local governments, 36 states. The campaign, how would you be able to tour the country with public airline? Where is the time to be going through the process ? You need nothing less than 2 private jets on standby and like 5 choppers. The choppers are for movement within states

Can you even win any Africa presidential election without having foreign support or back up? Who are Obi's allies outside Nigeria?

Senegal and Gambia are on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, Faye's party is using broom now.

We have closed the chapter of the 2027 election as it's concluded before conducted. Even with the opposition uniting in one party, they don't stand a chance not to talk of when they are in pieces

We should rather be discussing about the 2031 election possibility North Central/South South ticket

helinues:
For some people to even be having confident that Peter Obi can win the 2027 election, it really shows how noobs some of his supporters are.

How much do they think it will cost to win a presidential election in Nigeria, take rigging and bribing out. What's the meaning of I no dey give shishi or frugality in Politics, where is that done on this crust?

774 local governments, 36 states. The campaign, how would you be able to tour the country with public airline? Where is the time to be going through the process ? You need nothing less than 2 private jets on standby and like 5 choppers. The choppers are for movement within states

Can you even win any Africa presidential election without having foreign support or back up? Who are Obi's allies outside Nigeria?

Senegal and Gambia are on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, Faye's party is using broom now.

We have closed the chapter of the 2027 election as it's concluded before conducted. Even with the opposition uniting in one party, they don't stand a chance not to talk of when they are in pieces

We should rather be discussing about the 2031 election possibility North Central/South South ticket