2027: I’ll serve only one term if elected president – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one term of four years if elected President in 2027, stating that effective leadership is not measured by time in office but by impact and accountability.

In a statement posted on his X handle, Obi cited historical leaders like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela, who left lasting legacies despite serving for relatively short periods.

He emphasized that purposeful leadership, not longevity, defines true statesmanship.

“Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference.

“I do not intend to stay a day longer,” Obi stated.

“History shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it.”

Obi is currently a key figure in the newly formed opposition coalition that has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

While he has not yet declared whether he will contest under the ADC or remain with the Labour Party, he has not officially resigned from the LP.

Outlining his priorities if elected, Obi said his administration would focus on restoring governance integrity, combating insecurity, improving education and healthcare, supporting small businesses, and transforming Nigeria into a production-driven economy led by agriculture, technology, and manufacturing.

He reaffirmed that his promise to serve only one term is “sacrosanct.”