Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that he would serve only one term if elected president in the 2027 general election.
Obi said Nigeria urgently needs stability, accountability, and economic reforms to address the country’s growing challenges.
The former Anambra State governor made the declaration during a television programme where he spoke on governance, insecurity, the economy, and his political future ahead of the next presidential election.
Speaking during the interview, Obi insisted that he had no intention of remaining in office beyond one term.
“I want to be a one-term president because of stability. I would not stay a day longer than four years, even with a gun to my head,” he said.
The former governor explained that his focus would be on rebuilding Nigeria’s economy, restoring investor confidence, improving security, and reducing hardship facing millions of Nigerians.
Obi also criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s rising debt profile, inflation, and increasing cost of living.
According to him, Nigeria requires disciplined leadership and prudent management of public resources to restore economic confidence and long-term stability.
He argued that economic reforms must focus on production, investment, job creation, and reducing waste in government spending.
Obi’s latest remarks come amid growing political activities and alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former LP candidate recently moved from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, a development that has continued to generate debate within Nigeria’s political space.
Political observers say Obi’s repeated promise to serve only one term may form part of efforts to build broader alliances across different regions ahead of the next election cycle.
Supporters of Obi continue to describe him as a reform-driven politician focused on transparency, fiscal discipline, and economic revival.
Many of his supporters, especially young Nigerians and urban voters, remain active voices within the opposition space following the 2023 elections.
However, critics argue that many of Obi’s proposals would require stronger institutional support and broad political cooperation to succeed.
Since the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has remained one of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures.
He finished third in the 2023 presidential race behind President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Analysts believe Obi’s popularity among younger voters and his emphasis on economic reform continue to shape discussions ahead of the 2027 general election.
