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Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has stated that erstwhile presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s vow to serve a single term is rooted in his personal conviction about governance.
Speaking during an appearance on Trust TV on Sunday, Dalung stated the pledge was not tied to coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He claimed that Obi once explained to him during a discussion that the issue of a second term has destroyed Nigeria’s democracy.
He said, “The idea of single term has nothing to do with coalition, it is just a general conviction of Peter Obi cos I have engage him on it and he told me ‘what has destroyed our democracy is the issue of second term’ and he believes that a single term is enough for a person to make impact, whatever you want to do you can do it.
“Leaders are easily distracted with second term. Immediately the first year, the second year, governance is easily abandoned and all you could hear is plans and preparation for second term.”
Recently, Obi reiterated his promise to serve for four years if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027.
The former governor of Anambra said he does not need to spend eight years to turn the country’s fortunes around.
The single-term proposal of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate has been a major talking point in Nigeria’s political space in recent weeks. Critics claim he is desperate to lead the country, while supporters praise him for reiterating his commitment to fixing it.
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