@OneJoblessBoy Wale has always worn his identity with pride. He hesitated because the question itself is confusing.
He is both African and African American at the same time, it's all about the perspective.
Let me worry about getting you elected first. If dem born you well sir, try leave that place after 4 years.
Like say this man never see where dem dey use court order force person to be president.
The only exception is if you don't perform, and i hope that never happens.
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct
One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.
It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.
I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.
Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.
I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.
In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.
My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.
If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.
I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.
We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.
Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:
sanitise our governance system;
tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;
catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.
Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.
These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
We need more content like this on social media. It's becoming too hard to see people with functioning brains these days. Most people are just consuming trash content with zero substance.
@Mrbhadoosky That's the problem with we humans, mass adoption of insanity and indiscretion does not justify ANY act of indiscretion.
Have the dignity of starting by accepting that what is wrong is wrong first.
All of them are still wrong and completely unacceptable.
My whole career I have put the people above partisanship. I have never asked “are you a Democrat, or are you a Republican?”
The first and only thing I ask is: How can I help you?
@DavidHundeyin He also cancelled 1993 general elections and set the precedence for the lack of credibility in our electoral process. We shall never forget.
Babangida was the worst thing to happen to Nigeria.
Shey this Peter Obi no be hypocrite like this? Him & Obidients have been complaining about the President's yacht, yet throughout his tenure as a Governor, even recently, he had yachts he used. See some of them attached 😳😳
In Picture 1, we can see Mr Peter Obi, as the then Governor of Anambra, with the Former Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev Hilary Okeke, in a yacht, going to Ogwu-Aniocha, in Ogbaru L. G. Area of Anambra, on a humanitarian visit.
In Picture 2, Obi is seen with his Former Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Ngozi Okoye, and the Former Anglican Bishop of Mbamili, Rt Rev'd Henry Okeke, in a yacht during their visit to Anam Community in Anambra East, when the area was heavily flooded in 2012.
In Picture 3, Mr Peter Obi is seen in his yacht with a Commissioner in Benue, visiting communities affected by floods.
In Picture 4, he sits in his yatch with the Traditional Ruler of Ibi in Taraba State, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu Danbawuro, and the Former Deputy Governor of Taraba, Sen Haruna Manu, during his visit to flooded communities in Taraba, both in 2022.
@NigeriaStories Stop lying. Parallel market was 80 - 100 and the masses suffered badly. Salaries weren't paid, people cooked with saw dust and rice shaff and military atrocities were at its peak.
Na God go punish that fool for inside grave.
We need to drag him very well, no room for irresponsible people and utterances in our society.
Even if PO himself misbehave, we go drag am too.
Accountability is the only way forward.
Nigerians will NOT accept any verdict based on any senseless TECHNICALITIES
We will not accept any judgment not CONSTITUTION based
We’ve had enough, every ILLEGALITY and ILLEGITIMACY must STOP
We are tired of the absurd , we are tired of the worldwide RIDICULE
The evidences are CLEAR, the constitution is CLEARER
All we need is JUSTICE! 💪🔥
#AllEyesOnTheJudiciary
Yearning for a military coup d'etat is the most naive and stupid thing anyone could wish for.
As you salivate over the idea, go and ask your parents and elders who witnessed the military government era to tell you what they experienced. The trauma from "Fellow Nigerians".
We are no longer keeping an eye on the Judiciary on social media, we are taking it to the streets and every corner.
Yesterday, I tweeted a picture of a billboard with the caption, “All Eyes on The Judiciary” and it got massive responses from around the country, especially in metropolitan areas.
Some of you asked how you can bring a similar billboard to your cities and I have better ideas aside from renting an expensive billboard:
- You can get creative with these digital assets by printing them on flyers to distribute at public areas like schools, bus stops etc.
- You can print them on banners, or even on decals (stickers) to put on cars, shop glasses, share with bus drivers, keke drivers, and so forth.
— Food vendors can print them on food pack labels or business bags. Do what you like with it but ensure the QR codes are readable!
Download the digital assets here and get busy! There are 8 of them so you can download all or some.
I recommend frame 2 for car stickers. I am open to other ideas.
https://t.co/yUPA28PS3Z