By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his promise to serve only a single four-year term if elected President.
Obi was responding to recent comments indirectly aimed at his one-term pledge — including remarks suggesting he should “swear by a shrine” or undergo psychiatric evaluation.
“My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment. If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution.
“My vow is “sacrosanct and rooted in my belief in purposeful and accountable leadership.
“I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards — where political promises are made to be broken,” Obi said. “But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth,” he stressed.
Obi referenced Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela — all leaders whose legacies were built on principle rather than longevity in office.
” My track record as former governor of Anambra State, where he made and fulfilled specific promises related to education, healthcare, rural development, and financial prudence.
“Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals achievable within four years,” Obi declared.
