Dare Babalola
Former First Lady of Ondo, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has backed the promise of Peter Obi to serve for one term if elected as Nigeria’s president in 2027.
Recall that recent claims by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party to serve for a single term sparked diverse reactions from different corners.
While his supporters believe that four years is enough time to fix Nigeria, or at least, set it on the right path, others who are not members of his camp faulted Obi’s claim, dismissing it as a trick by the former Anambra governor to gain power.
However, in a post made on her social media accounts, the former Ondo First Lady publicly declared her support for Obi, citing his pledge to serve only one four-year term if elected.
She praised Obi’s commitment, saying it mirrors the bold approach of Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, whose reforms propelled Singapore into global relevance.
She wrote on X, “I believe you @PeterObi. A purposeful leader can indeed transform a country within one term. Once a solid foundation is laid, successive administrations will likely continue on that trajectory, just as Singapore did by building on the blueprint of Lee Kuan Yew.
“Peter Obi, by all indications, is not materialistic. His frugal lifestyle speaks volumes. His presidency would reject the culture of primitive wealth acquisition that has plagued Nigerian politics and impoverished the majority of our people. He has the capacity to fight corruption head-on and clean up the political system from the top down.
“Corruption remains a destructive force in our ecosystem, stalling socio-economic progress at every level. A leader like Obi, governed by principle, integrity, and personal example, can compel a cultural shift. I believe him when he says one term is enough to start rewriting Nigeria’s story. His vision to move us from a consumption-driven economy to one that produces and prospers is exactly what we need to become the true giant of Africa, not just on paper, but in reality.”
