Peter Obi’s Word Cannot Be Trusted – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has cast doubt on the credibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.

In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter), Onanuga accused Obi of having a history of abandoning political commitments and switching party allegiances.

The presidential aide referenced Obi’s past association with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), alleging that the former Anambra State governor once publicly pledged lifelong loyalty to the party before eventually leaving it.

According to Onanuga, Obi’s political history raises questions about whether Nigerians should trust his latest promise to serve a single term.

“If you believe Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president, you’ll believe anything,” Onanuga wrote.

He further stated, “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.”

The presidential spokesman added that Obi’s movement across political parties over the years undermines confidence in his promises.

“By his own actions, Peter Obi has shown that his word cannot be trusted. His promises are as fleeting as his political allegiances,” he said.

The criticism comes amid recent political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi had recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The two politicians are expected to contest on a joint ticket under the NDC platform, with Kwankwaso tipped as Obi’s running mate.

At its National Convention held in Abuja on May 9, the NDC announced that its presidential ticket would be zoned to the South for the 2027 election.

The party also declared that the arrangement would last for only one term before power returns to the North in 2031.