The Digest:
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that he would serve only one term of four years if elected president, insisting he would not stay a day longer "even with a gun to my head." Obi made the statement in a clip from an interview scheduled to air on News Central TV. He said his one-term pledge is for the sake of stability. The former Anambra governor also criticised the current administration's economic policies, including borrowing and the rising cost of living.
Key Points:
- Obi's dramatic "gun to my head" pledge aims to convince sceptical northern voters of his sincerity.
- The one-term promise is designed to counter APC claims that his word cannot be trusted.
- His continued criticism of Tinubu's economic policies keeps him relevant as a key opposition figure.
- The pledge could attract voters tired of leaders overstaying their welcome.
- However, the presidency has already questioned the credibility of his promise, citing his past political defections.
Sources: News Central TV, The PUNCH
