“One Term is Enough for a Meaningful Difference” – Peter Obi Vows

Presidential aspirant Peter Obi has reaffirmed his “sacrosanct” pledge to serve only one four-year term if elected, framing it as a radical departure from Nigeria’s power-hungry political culture.

“Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference,” Obi declared in a recent statement, citing historical icons like Lincoln, JFK and Mandela as proof that impact trumps tenure length.

The former Anambra governor outlined an ambitious reform agenda targeting insecurity, economic revitalization and institutional corruption – all achievable within four years. “These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals,” he insisted.

Obi directly addressed critics of his one-term vow, including those who suggested he needed “psychiatric evaluation” for limiting his potential tenure.

“If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question those who framed our Constitution’s four-year renewable tenure,” he countered.

Positioning himself as an antidote to Nigeria’s leadership crisis, Obi invoked Mandela’s example: “Power must serve the people, not the self.” His pledge doubles as both personal commitment and political challenge – betting that focused, accountable leadership can achieve in one term what others fail to deliver in eight.

With his “legacy over longevity” approach, Obi aims to reset Nigeria’s political expectations while offering a verifiable governance blueprint from his Anambra record. “I have a track record that speaks louder than speculation,” he asserted.