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‘You Lied Before, You’ll Lie Again’ – Presidency Rips Peter Obi’s One-Term Vow

The Presidency has dismissed Peter Obi’s renewed one-term pledge as insincere, accusing the Labour Party candidate of political inconsistency and broken promises.

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The Presidency has dismissed Peter Obi’s renewed one-term pledge as insincere, accusing the Labour Party candidate of political inconsistency and broken promises.

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed as “deceitful” the renewed one-term pledge made by Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, accusing him of a history of broken promises and political inconsistency.

Obi had reiterated his vow via a social media post, saying he would serve only one term if elected president. In reaction, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, questioned his “credibility” and “fitness to lead a complex nation like Nigeria.”

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In a post shared on his verified X handle (@aonanuga1956), Onanuga wrote:

“Peter Obi, the liar, is exposed again.”

He criticized Obi’s self-comparison to iconic global leaders, stating:

“You’re neither a Mandela nor a Lincoln or a Kennedy. You sound as if you have never held an elected office before. You sought re-election as Anambra Governor in 2010 and narrowly won courtesy of a divided opposition. Why didn’t you walk away after only one term in office?”

Onanuga also questioned Obi’s performance during his tenure as governor, asking:

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“After serving two terms, did Anambra look like a state that has been transformed? If you couldn’t transform a small Anambra after 8 years, is there a guarantee that you’ll do anything significant under 4 years as President of a complex and complicated Nigeria?”

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Citing another example, Onanuga recalled how Obi, after pledging loyalty to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)—the platform on which he was elected twice—eventually defected, breaking what he had publicly declared as a firm commitment.

“You talk about keeping your promises or your vow being your bond, but you and I know that’s not true. You have broken previous promises and usually lie with reckless abandon,” Onanuga wrote.

He concluded:

“If we’re to make allowance for excuses, you’ll definitely have an excuse to break your one-term vow. You talk about trust, but how do you expect people to trust someone who can’t keep a simple promise not to leave a political party?”

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The presidency’s response reflects growing political tensions as key figures prepare their narratives ahead of the 2027 elections.

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