Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who said he would serve only one term if elected president.
In a tweet, Onanuga was said to have challenged Obi’s credibility, saying Nigerians should not trust the former Anambra State governor’s political promises by his past actions.
The presidential aide recalled Obi’s days in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) where he allegedly took an oath of allegiance to the party and promised never to leave after winning the governorship on its platform.
“Obi also assured the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu that he would continue to be in APGA,” Onanuga added. But he said Obi later left the party to join the Peoples Democratic Party.
Onanuga said Obi’s movement from one political platform to another over the years raises questions on whether his latest promise can be trusted.
“The president’s spokesman said Obi was a politician who frequently changes political alliances, and that past decisions have eroded confidence in his public statements.
“If you believe Peter Obi’s promise that he will serve just one term as president, you will believe anything,” he wrote. His record: While in APGA, he famously subjected himself to a self-curse, promising never to leave the party that made him governor. He gave his word to the Ikemba even on his deathbed, swearing loyalty and fidelity to APGA.
“But Peter Obi’s promises have never been long lasting. Eventually he left APGA for the PDP and since then he has been a political rolling stone, drifting from one political platform to another. By his actions, Peter Obi has demonstrated that he is not a man of his word. His promises are as fickle as his political loyalties.”
The criticism comes just days after Obi said in an interview that he would be willing to spend only one term in office if elected president.
Obi said he would prioritize stabilizing the country and addressing immediate national issues in four years.
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