Seun did well to press, but he received good lecture too.
I have always been attracted to Peter Obi because he speaks like me. I boast as well about my tenure in NERC. Since I left i have boasted that anyone who can validly bring a case of bribery or embezzlement against me i will walk down to prison.
No person running for presidency or who could run for presidency today has Peter Obi demonstrated honesty in high public office.
2025!! But they think written agreement is what matters!!
There’s no consistent candidate other than PO!!
The only candidate discussing Nigerian issues as at today!
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
@OchiJnr@MrAfobaje They are pretending to sleep, a youth from borno went on live tv last week to discuss how terrorist negotiating are done and how BH are on 40 days break!! Zero outrage from APC. But they want PO to discuss security plan.
Again as predictable, the interviewer with double standard turned up as a massage therapist,, no balls, no grit, no creativity, no data, and no click bait, yet the interviewee sounded boring with no substance. A thousand media surrogates cannot market him. If e didn’t Dey e didn’t Dey
"President Bola Tinubu is tired; he should be allowed to retire in peace and go home and rest," says Peter Obi.
"The Bola Tinubu that was governor [in Lagos State] is not the one who is now president. He is leading us nowhere; he doesn't have the capacity to do the job," he adds.
#SundayPolitics
@AyanbisiAT Is this one aware some of his party men are negotiating with terrorist ? Or you are pretending to sleep ? Few folks have gone on live tv to speak how negotiations are done!! But your problem is PO should tell you how to tackle terrorist. 😂😂😂.
Obasanjo Is The Main Sponsor Of Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket — Osuntokun
I don’t think it’s correct to say what Obasanjo said in his letter to Osoba is an attempt to give advantage to Tinubu. Obasanjo is critical of Tinubu’s administration. The only ticket Obasanjo is supporting is the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket which is conspicuously obvious.
Akin Osuntokun
Former Political Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo