The Presidency has dismissed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s renewed pledge to serve only one term if elected president, describing it as deceitful and inconsistent with his political history.
In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Obi of a pattern of broken promises and questioned his credibility to lead Nigeria.
Obi had, earlier on Sunday, restated via social media that he would serve just one term if elected president — a vow Onanuga claimed lacked sincerity.
“Peter Obi, the liar, is exposed again,” Onanuga wrote on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956. “You’re neither a Mandela nor a Lincoln or a Kennedy. You sound as if you have never held an elected office before. You sought re-election as Anambra Governor in 2010 and narrowly won courtesy of a divided opposition. Why didn’t you walk away after only one term?”
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He further questioned Obi’s performance in Anambra, arguing that the state showed no significant transformation after his eight years in office.
Onanuga also reminded Nigerians of Obi’s past political moves, particularly his defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), despite publicly vowing never to leave the party.
“You talk about trust, but how do you expect people to trust someone who can’t keep a simple promise not to leave a political party?” Onanuga stated. “If we’re to make allowance for excuses, you’ll definitely have an excuse to break your one-term vow.”
The renewed political exchange adds to the ongoing tensions between Obi and the Presidency as the 2027 general election draws closer.
