The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, spoke on President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the chances of an Igbo presidency, during an interview with Punch on Sunday, 17 August, 2025.
Prof. Muhammad-Baba said the North may not fully accept Peter Obi, especially because of his promise to serve only one term and step aside in 2031.
He described the pledge as “politically naive” and “unserious.”
He noted that the promise is not a constitutional requirement. He said a president who performs well should be allowed to seek re-election.
According to him, a one-term pledge is a weak campaign strategy.
He reminded that former President Buhari also promised one term but ended up serving more.
Muhammad-Baba said Obi should focus on real policies, competence, justice, and equity.
He argued that Nigerians should be allowed to continue good governance if a president earns their confidence.
”Let me start with this one-term promise. Honestly, I find it unserious and politically naive. Peter Obi has said that his one-term pledge is an ideal. But let’s be clear it’s not a constitutional provision. And frankly, to me, it’s a defeatist campaign strategy,” he said.
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