Uchechi Okporie
May 14, 2026
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Former presidential candidate and prominent opposition figure has reaffirmed his vow to serve only a single four-year term if elected president, saying he would not extend his stay in office “even with a gun to my head.”
The statement, which has continued to generate political debate across Nigeria’s leadership space, is being presented by his supporters as a commitment to political discipline and constitutional restraint.
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However, the presidency has pushed back strongly against the claim, questioning whether such a promise can be trusted in practice. Officials expressed doubts about the feasibility of enforcing a voluntary term-limit pledge, suggesting that political realities in governance often change once power is attained.
The exchange has intensified political tension ahead of future elections, with supporters of Obi framing his position as a reformist stance aimed at restoring trust in leadership, while critics argue it may be more political messaging than a guaranteed commitment.
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