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Soludo says one-term pledges are irrational and unconstitutional.
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His comments counter Peter Obi’s call for a one-term presidency.
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Debate grows over zoning, equity, and leadership effectiveness ahead of 2027.
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has criticized politicians who pledge to serve only one term in office, describing such promises as “irrational and deceptive.”
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at a rally in Anambra South on Saturday to drum up support for his second-term bid, Soludo argued that any politician making such a commitment “should be sent to a psychiatric home,” insisting the Nigerian Constitution permits elected leaders to serve up to two terms.
“How can anybody with a functioning brain say that?” Soludo asked. “You come to people and say you will do only one term. Any politician who says that must be sent to a psychiatric home because the person must have some mental problem.”
His comments followed remarks by Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently said he was open to a one-term presidency in the interest of equity and zoning. Obi had argued that four years was sufficient for a serious leader to make a meaningful impact, emphasizing respect for Nigeria’s unwritten zoning arrangement.
In a July 6 interview on Channels Television, Obi said: “One term is enough to establish that good governance is possible. If negative impacts can happen in two years, why can’t someone achieve a lot in four? It’s also about respecting zoning, which has helped stabilize the country.”
Soludo’s statement has stirred fresh debate over the practicality and sincerity of one-term pledges, as Nigeria approaches another election cycle dominated by conversations on power rotation, equity, and effective governance.
