A debate has recently erupted over the insistence of Peter Obi that if he is elected as president of the country in 2027, he will serve only a single term. Since he reiterated a position he has stringently maintained in his signature candor and consistency, he has come under attacks from key players in the Nigerian political and media scene. Many of his attackers have insisted that Peter Obi was giving in to dissembling, naivety, or both.
Since he began throwing his hat into the ring to become the president of Nigeria, Peter Obi has had a lot to say, just like the everyday Nigerian politician. Yet, what stands Peter Obi out from the everyday politician whose loquacity is often a ladder to political office, is that he always manages to sound convincing. This is even before he brings in his incredible track record as Anambra Governor.
Since he started maintaining a constant stream of thoughts and treatises on the Nigerian situation, Peter Obi has become a target for all manner of vicious attacks from every corner. But instead of backing down, the former Anambra State Governor has instead doubled down. He always speaks so simply but powerfully about Nigeria’s myriad problems.