Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized Nigeria’s present political system, which permits an elected governor or president to hold office for eight years.
According to reports, Obi stated that the country’s governance issues included the second tenure opportunity permitted by the Nigerian Constitution.
He made this statement on Thursday when discussing “Politics and Change in Nigeria” at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
A single five-year term for presidents and governors was proposed by the previous governor of Anambra State.
“A second tenure of eight years is not necessary.” because I believe it contributes to our issue. We need folks to come for only one term. Five years—for me. Anything you can do, I think. Yes, you might not be able to pursue your goals in five years. “But after five years, you can show the right direction,” some remark. “If you mean well,” he said.
Africa and Nigeria have gifted youth, but leaders have not been able to fully utilize their potential, the national leader of the Labour Party emphasized.
“Nigeria is still a nation with amazing potential. The natural resource potential of Nigeria and Africa is enormous. I am aware that human capital requires training, but we have young individuals who are vibrant, talented, pushing the correct path, and all that.
He added, “And in terms of government, they just organize, like I said, corporate leadership based on doing the right things.”
