Governor Sule To Peter Obi: Powerful Forces Will Push You To Break Single-Term Promise

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, believes political pressure will make it difficult for Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to keep his promise of serving only one term if elected in 2027.

Obi has repeatedly pledged to spend just four years in office, but speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Sule warned him and other aspirants not to underestimate the complexities of governing Nigeria.

According to Sule, even if a president intends to serve a single term, the realities of leadership and the nation’s political climate often make it impossible to resolve major national challenges in just four years.

“Peter Obi might say he wants to do one term, but it’s not up to him,” Sule said. “Once in office, powerful interests will pressure him — telling him, ‘It’s our turn,’ ‘We won’t allow it,’ or even threatening legal action.”

Sule also praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting its efforts to stabilise the economy and improve security. He highlighted achievements such as growing Nigeria’s foreign reserves to about $40 billion and increasing oil production from around 1.1 million to 1.8 million barrels per day.

While acknowledging ongoing insecurity, Sule urged governors and local government chairmen to use increased revenues to address the hardships facing Nigerians.