2027: ‘He Cannot Be Trusted’ — Bayo Onanuga Attacks Peter Obi Over One Term Pledge
Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has cast doubt on the credibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s pledge to serve only one term if elected President of Nigeria.
Onanuga questioned Obi’s political consistency, pointing to the former Anambra State governor’s history within the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, before his eventual exit from the party.
The presidential aide also accused Obi of moving across multiple political parties over the years, arguing that his political track record raises concerns about the reliability of his promises.
In a post shared on his X handle and obtained by PulseNets, Onanuga stated:
“If you believe Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president, you’ll believe anything.
“Consider his record: while in APGA, he famously placed himself under a self-curse, vowing never to leave the party that made him governor. He gave his word to the Ikemba, even on his deathbed, swearing loyalty and fidelity to APGA.
“By his own actions, Peter Obi has shown that his word cannot be trusted. His promises are as fleeting as his political allegiances.”
PulseNets learnt that Obi last week defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Both political figures are expected to contest on a joint ticket under the NDC platform, with Kwankwaso positioned as Obi’s running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
During its National Convention held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on May 9, the NDC officially zoned its presidential ticket to the South.
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The party also announced that the presidential arrangement would be for a single term before power returns to the North in 2031.
Political observers believe the zoning arrangement and single term declaration are strategic efforts aimed at assuring Northern stakeholders that Obi would honour his one term commitment if elected president.
