Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), Yabagi Sani, has expressed doubts over Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.

 

In an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, July 1, Sani argued that it would be difficult for many, especially in the North, to trust such a promise, citing historical patterns of political power retention and constitutional manipulation.

 

“Yes, Mr. Peter Obi can agree to say ‘I am going to do one term,’ but the northerners will tell you that after Bola Tinubu’s term, if he gets the second term, it should come to the North,” Sani said.

 

 

 

Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State, stated during an X Space session with supporters on June 29 that if elected president in 2027, he would commit to serving only a single four-year term.

 

However, Sani dismissed this as idealistic and politically naive, adding:

 

“We are human beings. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Peter Obi is not a saint… We’ve seen successive governments try to twist the constitution for third terms.”

 

 

 

He also questioned Obi’s ability to succeed in office if elected, citing state capture, entrenched political interests, and the power of incumbency as major hurdles.

 

Sani emphasized that no 2027 presidential candidate is perfect, warning voters to remain critical and cautious in assessing campaign promises.