Presidency Puctures Peter Obi’s One-term Pledge, Says It’s A Lie

The Presidency has described Peter Obi’s renewed one-term pledge as deceitful, accusing him of broken promises and political inconsistency.

The Presidency has described as deceitful the renewed one-term pledge made by Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, Mr. Peter Obi.

It also accused him of having a history of broken promises and political inconsistency.

Reacting to Obi’s vow—restated in a social media post on Sunday—that he would serve only one term if elected president, presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, faulted the former two-time governor of Anambra State’s credibility and fitness to lead a complex nation like Nigeria.

In a post shared on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956, on Sunday night, Onanuga wrote: “Peter Obi, the liar, is exposed again.

“You’re neither a Mandela nor a Lincoln or a Kennedy. You sound as if you have never held an elected office before. You sought re-election as Anambra Governor in 2010 and narrowly won courtesy of a divided opposition. Why didn’t you walk away after only one term in office?”.

The presidential media aide further criticised Obi’s performance as governor, asking: “After serving two terms, did Anambra look like a state that has been transformed? If you couldn’t transform a small Anambra after eight years, is there a guarantee that you’ll do anything significant under four years as President of a complex and complicated Nigeria?”

Onanuga also recalled Obi’s earlier vow not to defect from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the party on whose platform he was twice elected governor, before ultimately decamping.

He argued that this past contradiction casts doubt on Obi’s credibility.

According to the presidential spokesperson:

“You talk about keeping your promises or your vow being your bond, but you and I know that’s not true. You have broken previous promises and usually lie with reckless abandon.

“If we’re to make allowance for excuses, you’ll definitely have an excuse to break your one-term vow. You talk about trust, but how do you expect people to trust someone who can’t keep a simple promise not to leave a political party?”