Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has proposed a single five-year tenure for Nigeria’s president, saying it would allow leaders to focus on governance without the distraction of re-election campaigns.
“I’ve said it and I want to say it again in this Government House that if I have the opportunity, we should stop having a second tenure for president. It should be five years straight, so that people can come in knowingly they have a job to do. What people do now is to be president for one year and use the rest of the years thinking about their next tenure. We must stop it, let’s face the real job, do your own and go,” he said.
The 2027 presidential hopeful also called for stronger political party structures that operate independently of elected officials.
“I want the party to be bigger than the president and the governors so that we can have orderliness,” he added.
In response, Governor Mohammed called on Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as his political home.
“We want you to come back to the PDP. Please come back because that is where you belong. We want you to be in the PDP, there are plans, desires and strategies,” he said.
Mohammed further urged opposition parties to set aside ego and personal interests to work together in the interest of Nigerians.
Netizens Reactions…
Layi Akanbi said: “That is a good idea. Let us start it with Tinubu on his second term.
U think say u wise……….”
Kehinde Abiodun Oke reacted: “So not 4 years again? I swear Obi is a confused man and original gbajue can you his followers see his master how confusing he is….. A man who doesn’t really know what he wants….. Mr packaging.”
Abdulhameed Ibrahim said: “The same Obi that said he will resolve Nigeria’s problems within two years is now clamoring for 5 years?
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