Labour Party stalwart and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has restated his commitment to serving only a single term if elected president in the 2027 general election, insisting that four years is enough to lay the foundation for effective governance and national renewal.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Obi emphasized his resolve to bring transformative leadership within a limited timeframe.

“I don’t need a day more than four years. I will show the direction of good governance,” Obi said.

“In two years, there has been maximum damage. Two years can change it in a good direction. People want to get up and see a president that cares, that shows compassion.”

Obi, who finished third in the 2023 presidential election behind Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, has consistently argued for a leaner, more focused presidency that prioritizes service over self-interest.

He dismissed suggestions of accepting a vice-presidential position, declaring that he would contest the 2027 presidency as a candidate, not as a running mate.

This renewed declaration is expected to further energize his support base, especially among Nigeria’s youth and urban middle class who rallied behind his 2023 campaign under the banner of a “new Nigeria.”

Critics, however, question the practicality of such an ambitious single-term proposal, given the complexities of governance and institutional resistance to reform. Nonetheless, Obi remains undeterred.

“My commitment is to use four years to reset the system. Nigerians deserve leadership that is focused, empathetic, and accountable,” he said.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with economic strain, security challenges, and widespread public discontent, Obi’s vow offers both hope and controversy in equal measure setting the stage for what may be another intense political season ahead of 2027.