Onanuga Questions Obi’s One-Term Promise, Cites Political Defections

Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has questioned the credibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his reported promise to serve only one term if elected President of Nigeria.

Onanuga, in a statement posted on his X handle, accused Obi of having a history of shifting political allegiances and failing to keep past political commitments.

According to the presidential aide, Obi had previously pledged unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) while serving as governor of Anambra State, but later left the party despite publicly vowing never to do so.

“If you believe Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term as president, you’ll believe anything,” Onanuga wrote.

He further stated:

“Consider his record: while in APGA, he famously placed himself under a self-curse, vowing never to leave the party that made him governor. He gave his word to the Ikemba, even on his deathbed, swearing loyalty and fidelity to APGA.”

Onanuga argued that Obi’s political decisions over the years had raised questions about the reliability of his public promises.

“By his own actions, Peter Obi has shown that his word cannot be trusted. His promises are as fleeting as his political allegiances,” he added.

The comments come amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

DAILY POST had reported that Obi recently defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Both politicians are reportedly expected to contest the 2027 presidential election on a joint ticket under the NDC platform, with Kwankwaso tipped as Obi’s running mate.