Activist Aisha Yesufu has stated that she would strongly oppose Peter Obi if he decides to pursue a second term in office, insisting that he must honor his earlier commitment to serve only one term.
It would be recalled that the presidential candidate had been vocal about his decision to run for one term, opining that 4 years is enough to bring about significant changes to the Nigerian situation.
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Speaking during an interview on Arise News Prime Time, Yesufu emphasized the importance of integrity and keeping one’s word, noting that Obi had repeatedly assured her and the public of his intention to serve a single term if elected.
According to her, she personally sought clarity from Obi on the matter before the 2023 election and received a firm confirmation.
Her words in part …
“If Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do more than one term, I will oppose him with everything in me. Because he gave his words and if he has given his words, he has to stick to his words. And by the way, he didn’t start saying it till after 2023 election, he was saying it before 2023 election.
I remember I sat down with Mr Peter Obi and I said to him i need your word on this. I know you have said it before, but I want you to repeat it, is it true that you are going to do just one term. He said, Aisha I told you in 2022 and I still mean it. Because I’m going out and I’m telling people that this is what you have said, and I’m putting my name on the line and I don’t joke with my name or integrity and he, Peter Obi, gave his word; he can’t come back and say that he is going to do more than one tenure. But I know also, that Mr Peter Obi is a man who keeps his Words.”
Watch video below …
“If Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do more than one term, I will oppose him” — Activist Aisha Yesufu pic.twitter.com/lfI0m5CZXw
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