Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a single five-year tenure instead of the current four years for Nigeria’s president.
Obi made the proposal on Friday during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House.
He argued that removing the option of a second term would enable the president to concentrate fully on delivering on campaign promises without being distracted by re-election plans.
“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 candidate also stressed the need for stronger political party structures, independent 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…
Prince Muhammed Tadese Gcfr reacted: “This is the person that tells u that 2 years is enough for him to solve Nigerian problem.”
PrinceDr Rich Adetule wrote: “Loading small small. 4 years to 5 years. This man na gbajue.
Moses Gbenga added: “From 4 years to 5 Years. Probably by next year it will be 6 years and before 2027 it will be & years, see inconsistency. We are waiting o.
Sesan Emmanuel Daodu wrote: “Madman has given you advice again.”
Dayo Emmanuel asked: “But 8years is good for the Governors…?
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?
What does he need the extra 3 years for again?
Azoribe Kaycee Caleb said: “Confusion everywhere..”
Mr Mao added: “All I can see is desperation.
Olufemi Mustapha advised: “He should push for it if he ever become president.”
