In a move that has ignited fresh debates in Nigerian politics, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has proposed a five-year single tenure for the presidential office, with a unique 30-year rotational system, aiming to enhance the country’s governance structure.
Obi unveiled his visionary proposal during a press conference in Abuja, a fortnight after the Supreme Court confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory on February 25, 2023, under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This bold proposition sets him apart from his contemporaries in the political arena, notably former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the same election, who advocated for a six-year single term.
Obi’s proposal envisions a comprehensive change in the nation’s political landscape. He believes that a five-year term is the ideal duration, which, when applied for 30 years, would ensure equitable rotation among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
This system, according to Obi, would foster inclusivity and reduce the concentration of power within a single zone.
“I thank (former) Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his position and his commitment to ensuring that things work better going forward in Nigeria, but I disagree slightly,”
Obi stated during the press conference. “I will go for a five-year tenure, which will go for 30 years rotational — for a five-year tenure.”
However, Obi’s proposal doesn’t stop at term limits. He also envisions a quasi-system where leaders in office would have the unique opportunity to participate in the legislature.
This move aims to foster accountability and closer interaction between the government and the people.
“And I will still campaign for one thing, if we cannot go back to the issue of parliamentary democracy, we must have a quasi-system that will allow our elected leaders, whether prime minister or president, to be able to be part of the legislature, especially to answer questions,” Obi declared.
“Maybe a presidential question or prime minister question, instead of hiring surrogates. We want to hear from the people we elected now, and that is critical. We cannot continue with this way where we are now, where people have outsourced leadership.”
Obi’s proposal isPeter Obi Advocates Five-Year Single Tenure with 30-Year Rotation
In a move that has ignited fresh debates in Nigerian politics, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has proposed a five-year single tenure for the presidential office, with a unique 30-year rotational system, aiming to enhance the country’s governance structure
Obi unveiled his visionary proposal during a press conference in Abuja, a fortnight after the Supreme Court confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory on February 25, 2023, under the All Progressives Congress (APC)
This bold proposition sets him apart from his contemporaries in the political arena, notably former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the same election, who advocated for a six-year single ter
Obi’s proposal envisions a comprehensive change in the nation’s political landscape. He believes that a five-year term is the ideal duration, which, when applied for 30 years, would ensure equitable rotation among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
This system, according to Obi, would foster inclusivity and reduce the concentration of power within a single zone
“I thank (former) Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his position and his commitment to ensuring that things work better going forward in Nigeria, but I disagree slightly,
Obi stated during the press conference. “I will go for a five-year tenure, which will go for 30 years rotational — for a five-year tenure
However, Obi’s proposal doesn’t stop at term limits. He also envisions a quasi-system where leaders in office would have the unique opportunity to participate in the legislature.
This move aims to foster accountability and closer interaction between the government and the people
“And I will still campaign for one thing, if we cannot go back to the issue of parliamentary democracy, we must have a quasi-system that will allow our elected leaders, whether prime minister or president, to be able to be part of the legislature, especially to answer questions,” Obi declared
“Maybe a presidential question or prime minister question, instead of hiring surrogates. We want to hear from the people we elected now, and that is critical. We cannot continue with this way where we are now, where people have outsourced leadershi
Obi’s proposal is already generating intense discussions within political circles and among the general public. It remains to be seen how this bold vision for a restructured presidential tenure will influence Nigeria’s political landscape in the upcoming year
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