- Kwankwaso said Obi agreed to serve only one term if elected in 2027
- He revealed that both men signed a written agreement on power rotation
- The former Kano governor said the presidency would return to the North after four years
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he is confident that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will keep his promise to serve only a single four-year term if he wins the 2027 election.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Kwankwaso revealed that the commitment was formally documented, with separate agreements signed by Obi, himself and the party.
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He made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, where he said he had no reason to believe Obi would reverse his decision after assuming office.
“I personally believe him. From what I know about him, I don’t think he will change his mind when the time comes. We are all gentlemen, even though we decided to put it in writing,” Kwankwaso said.
The former Kano State governor confirmed that two agreements were reached — one involving the party and another between him and Obi.
According to Kwankwaso, the agreement provides that an NDC-led government under Obi would serve for four years from 2027 to 2031, after which political leadership would return to the North.
He explained that the arrangement was based on the belief that power should move between the country’s regions to promote unity and stability.
“Together, we agreed that the presidency should go to the South for four years, and after that it should return to the North. We believe this should be the understanding that will help Nigerians move forward together,” he said.
Kwankwaso also addressed his decision to accept the vice-presidential position despite previously seeking the presidency, saying the current political arrangement made the decision necessary.
On whether he intends to contest for president in 2031, he said the party was currently focused on winning the 2027 election while maintaining plans for the future.
“We have short-term plans that we are working on now, and we also have medium and long-term plans for the country,” he said.
Obi had earlier stated that he would not spend more than four years in office if elected president, describing a single-term tenure as the best option for ensuring political stability.
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