Peter Obi's Camp Defends Single-Term Presidency Proposal

The camp of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has countered remarks made by Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State, who referred to Obi's single-term presidency proposal as "a four-year gamble." Okorocha acknowledged Obi's qualities, calling him a "fantastic gentleman" but expressed concerns about the risks associated with a four-year term. He noted that while he had previously supported the idea of a single-term presidency, the current political climate has shifted.

In response, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, the Director-General of the NDC's National Campaign Council, accepted Okorocha's positive description of Obi but disagreed with the characterization of the single-term proposal as a gamble. Abdulkarim emphasized that a sincere leader with a clear plan could bring about significant changes in Nigeria within a four-year term, asserting that Obi is committed to serving one term to improve the country.