Friday, May 15, 2026 - The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, urging Nigerians to view the commitment with skepticism.
Reacting on Thursday, May 14, to Obi’s recent interview
where he vowed not to stay "a day longer" than four years, Onanuga
described the promise as unreliable, citing a alleged history of political
inconsistency.
The presidential aide further questioned the effectiveness
of Obi's eight-year tenure in Anambra, arguing that it does not guarantee a
successful single-term presidency.
He said;
“If you
believe Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president, you’ll believe
anything.
Consider his
record: while in APGA, he famously placed himself under a self-curse, vowing
never to leave the party that made him governor. He gave his word to the
Ikemba, even on his deathbed, swearing loyalty and fidelity to APGA.
Yet, Peter
Obi’s pledges have always been short-lived. He ultimately abandoned APGA for
the PDP, and since then, he has moved across different political platforms.
By his own
actions, Peter Obi has shown that his word cannot be trusted. His promises are
as fleeting as his political allegiances'' he said
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