Kwankwaso Reveals Why He Trusts Peter Obi To Honour One-Term Deal

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will fulfil his commitment to serve only one term if elected.

Kwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, where he addressed questions about the coalition’s reported power-sharing arrangement.

Asked whether he believed Obi would step aside after a single term, the former Kano State governor said he had no reason to doubt the former Anambra governor’s integrity.

“I personally believe Peter Obi is a gentleman, and I have every reason to trust him, especially because he made the commitment publicly. I don’t think anyone should have any reason to doubt his word,” Kwankwaso said.

He explained that the understanding reached within the NDC coalition was founded on mutual confidence among its members and a shared commitment to the agreement.

According to Kwankwaso, the alliance believes it is appropriate for the South to complete an eight-year tenure, describing the arrangement as part of the consensus reached by coalition partners.

“We believe the southern part of the country should complete its second term. Having made that commitment publicly, I don’t believe any gentleman would want to go back on his word or change his mind,” he stated.

Kwankwaso also emphasised that the coalition’s objective extends beyond individual political ambitions, noting that its members have jointly developed a roadmap to guide governance.

He said the alliance had agreed on short-, medium-, and long-term plans designed to address the country’s challenges, regardless of who eventually occupies the presidency.

“More importantly, we have collectively developed short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for Nigeria. Whether the president comes from the Obidient movement, the Kwankwasiyya movement, or any other group within the coalition, we all share the same agenda,” he said.

The former governor added that the coalition intends to ensure continuity by encouraging any future leader produced by the alliance to implement the agreed programmes.

“Our goal is to make sure that whoever eventually leads—whether it is Peter, myself, or someone else—remains committed to executing the agenda we have collectively agreed upon,” he added.