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The Labour Party (LP) has thrown its presidential ticket open ahead of the 2027 election.
Naija News reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiorah Ifoh, made this known while reacting to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi‘s, decision to serve for a single term if elected in 2027.
In an interview with Punch, Ifoh said the party wishes Peter Obi well in his presidential ambition for a single term, stressing that the LP has a programme that everyone elected on its platform must adhere to when the party comes into government.
He said, “The Labour Party has a programme to implement when it gets into government. Regardless of who the party fields as its presidential candidate in 2027, the person will run with the programmes and policies of the party.
“I think it is too early to start talking about 2031 when we are still trying to sort out 2027. The LP has thrown its presidential ticket open. We don’t even know who will emerge as the candidate because there are so many people who have shown interest.
“As our former presidential candidate, we wish Obi well in his career, including his ambition to govern for one term. The politician in him has seen that it is the right thing to do, and if that is what he wants to do, we are fine.”
However, the spokesperson for Senator Usman’s faction, Ken Asogwa, backed Peter Obi’s ability to turn the nation’s fortunes around in four years if given the opportunity.
Asogwa expressed optimism that Peter Obi will honour his words to serve only one term despite the fears among some Nigerians.
According to him, Peter Obi, during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State, governed in strict adherence to the constitution and the rule of law.
He said, “Mr Peter Obi’s one-term promise is anchored in character and track record. He has consistently maintained that if it took this present administration just two years to plunge Nigeria into its current sorry state, then four years would be more than sufficient to begin the process of putting the country back on a sound and progressive trajectory.
“We understand that some Nigerians harbour legitimate fears that the allure of office may eventually cause him to walk back on this solemn pledge, especially as such promises are not legally binding.
“However, when leaders make commitments, the public must turn to history and examine their past conduct. That is where true assurances lie not in mere words, but in character and precedent.
“As governor of Anambra State, Obi kept faith with the people. He governed in strict adherence to the constitution and the rule of law, so much so that he was impeached by the state House of Assembly for being uncompromising in his commitment to transparency, accountability, and due process. He challenged that impeachment in court, won, and was reinstated – a first in Nigerian political history.
“That singular act demonstrated the kind of leadership he represents: one rooted in principle, not convenience.
“As a political party, we do not doubt his integrity. We are confident that, if entrusted with the presidency, Mr Obi would honour his word and serve only one term, as he has repeatedly promised. History is filled with examples of principled leaders who chose to serve their people for just one term, even when a second was within reach.”
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