Kwankwaso Backs Peter Obi’s One‑Term Pledge for 2027

The vice‑presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, said he believes Peter Obi will keep his promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.

Speaking on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, Kwankwaso was questioned about Obi’s commitment to a single four‑year tenure and the internal power‑sharing deal within the NDC coalition.

He stated that he has no reason to doubt Obi, noting that the former Anambra State governor made the pledge publicly.

“I personally believe Peter Obi is a gentleman and I have every reason to trust him, especially because he said it in front of everybody. Nobody should have any reason to doubt him,” Kwankwaso remarked.

Kwankwaso explained that the coalition’s arrangement rests on mutual trust among its members and an agreed rotation of political power.

He argued that this setup would allow the southern region to finish what the alliance views as an eight‑year presidential cycle before power shifts elsewhere.

“We believe the south should complete its second term, and with that, and before the whole nation, I don’t think any gentleman would want to break his word or change his mind,” he added.

The NDC vice‑presidential candidate stressed that Obi’s one‑term promise is not just a personal statement but part of a broader understanding among the alliance members.

He said the coalition has moved beyond individual personalities and regional blocs to develop a common governance programme, complete with short‑, medium‑ and long‑term plans for the country.

“More importantly, we have collectively drawn up a short‑term, medium‑term and, of course, a long‑term plan for this nation. It does not matter whether it is him from the Obidient side, my humble self from the Kwankwasiyya side, or another faction – we believe we have an agenda,” he said.

Kwankwaso added that the alliance’s priority is to ensure future leaders remain committed to the agreed programme, irrespective of their political background or support base.

“That agenda, we will as much as possible ensure that whoever comes – maybe Peter, maybe me, or any other person – will stick to that programme,” he continued.

He emphasised that continuity of the coalition’s policies is vital beyond any single president’s term, insisting the NDC aims to build a governance framework capable of surviving leadership changes.