Gov Sule Faults Obi’s Single-tenure Pledge, Says Pressure of Office Makes One-term Promise Hard to Keep

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State criticized former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi's pledge to serve only one term if elected in 2027. Sule pointed out that the political pressure and complexities of governance in Nigeria make it challenging for a president to fulfill such a promise.

He emphasized that the office of the president is surrounded by powerful interests and pressures that often hinder the ability to address the country's problems within a single four-year term. Sule commended President Bola Tinubu's efforts to stabilize the economy and improve security, highlighting the increase in Nigeria's foreign reserves to $40 billion and oil production to roughly 2 million barrels per day.

He urged state governors and local government chairmen to use improved revenue to address the hardships faced by Nigerians. Sule expressed confidence in the current administration's direction and commitment to improving the country's future.