By Yusuf Mohammed
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has declared that he will serve only one term in office if elected as President of Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.
Obi made this known during an interview on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme on Channels Television hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. The former Anambra State governor said four years is enough to lay a solid foundation for good governance, emphasizing that what Nigerians need is not a perfect leader, but one who is committed to service, compassion, and sacrifice.
“I have said it before: four years is enough to lay the foundation for a working Nigeria. You don’t need to be in power forever to make an impact,” Obi stated.
“What Nigerians expect is not perfection overnight, but they want to see that we are heading in the right direction, and that the leadership is honest, committed, and compassionate.”
Obi took a swipe at the current administration, suggesting that the last two years under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have caused “maximum damage,” which proves that transformational change, whether positive or negative, can happen within a short time frame.
“We’ve seen what damage two years can do. That means two years is also enough to begin to repair this country,” he added.
The Labour Party figure also stressed the importance of empathy in governance, stating that Nigeria today lacks compassionate leadership.
“People want a leader who cares. We have a country today where leadership is disconnected from the suffering of the people. That must change,” he said.
Peter Obi’s one-term pledge is likely to resonate with many Nigerians who are disillusioned with the political class and see him as a symbol of accountability and reform. However, some analysts argue that a single term may limit the implementation of long-term policies and reforms.
