You’re Speaking Out Of Ignorance!” – Farouq Aliyu Slams Peter Obi Over One-Term Presidency Talk

Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouq Aliyu, has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking a proper grasp of Nigeria’s complex governance system.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Aliyu dismissed Obi’s pledge to serve only one term if elected president as “mere rhetoric” intended to sway public opinion.

“Sometimes, when you’re not in office, you don’t fully understand the realities. It’s just talk, aimed at convincing people,” Aliyu said.

He further argued that Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra State does not provide sufficient experience or perspective to lead a diverse and multifaceted nation like Nigeria.

“Obi is speaking from a place of ignorance. States are not the same as Nigeria. Governing a small state is not comparable to running a country of this magnitude,” he added.

Addressing the emerging coalition among opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aliyu acknowledged their relevance but downplayed their ability to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We respect them and admire them as national figures, but they don’t pose a serious threat. They’re all targeting us, so we must expand our base and disrupt their momentum,” he said.

While noting that some opposition leaders offer constructive criticism, Aliyu maintained that the coalition is not strong enough to shake APC’s dominance ahead of the 2027 elections.

“They might try to give us a run for our money, but I doubt it. This coalition is a gathering of presidential hopefuls—but unfortunately for them, only one person can occupy the position,” he concluded.