The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has confirmed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has officially submitted a one-term presidency proposal to the newly formed opposition coalition.
Obi, who recently declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, announced on Monday his willingness to serve only one term if elected.
He stated that any candidate from the southern region must be prepared to vacate office by 28 May 2031, in line with Nigeria’s longstanding but informal power rotation agreement and the principle of zoning.
The former Anambra State governor made the pledge in the context of a broader political alliance aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections.
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The coalition, which includes prominent political figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform moving forward.
Speaking to journalists, Yunusa Tanko revealed that Obi had presented his one-term offer for deliberation within the coalition.
“We have presented it to the coalition. It is there for them to make a decision. But we are confident it can work. This is a pronouncement rooted in integrity, and Peter Obi embodies that. What Nigeria needs now are leaders with integrity,” Tanko said.
He further noted that although the idea of a single term is not constitutionally mandated, Obi believes four years would be sufficient to implement meaningful reforms and drive his policy agenda.
Political analysts suggest that Obi’s pledge may be a strategic move to build trust among coalition partners and voters wary of entrenched political interests.
The development comes amid growing calls for unity among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
As discussions continue, all eyes remain on how the coalition will formalise its plans — and whether Obi’s one-term offer will be embraced as a unifying cornerstone.
