The Digest:
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has sharply criticized Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Though not directly naming Obi, Soludo’s comments have been widely understood to target the former governor, questioning his mental state over the controversial proposal.
Key Points:
- Soludo criticizes politicians pledging to serve only one term as politically deceptive.
- He calls such claims a sign of mental instability, suggesting a psychiatric evaluation.
- Soludo points out that the Nigerian constitution allows for two terms, making one-term pledges illogical.
- Obi recently claimed his one-term proposal was meant to ensure focused leadership and a smooth transition.
- Soludo dismisses Obi’s pledge as an unserious political tactic.
- He praises Anambra's progress, noting that the state now demands leadership of a higher calibre.
- Obi’s one-term comment has stirred mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a ploy, others as a selfless commitment.
Soludo’s remarks serve as a stark rebuttal to Obi’s one-term proposal, suggesting that such political tactics undermine both the electorate’s intelligence and the seriousness of the office. Leadership, according to Soludo, must be grounded in rationality and long-term vision.
Sources: The Cable , Peoples Gazette
