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<p>In a sharp rebuke aimed at opposition leader Peter Obi, a spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the Presidents Special adviser on information and strategy Mr Bayo Onanuga has mocked the former Anambra governor over his recent pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.</p><div class="zNfWUFuc" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Bayo Onanuga stated this in his verified Facebook page accused Obi of misrepresenting historical facts and misquoting global icons in an attempt to justify his political promise.</p>
<p>Obi’s One-Term Vow Sparks Controversy</p>
<p>Peter Obi, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s opposition landscape and a likely contender in the 2027 presidential race, recently declared that he would serve only one term of four years if elected. In defending his stance, Obi cited revered global leaders—Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela—as models of leadership he aspired to emulate.</p><div class="Mb5MBySn" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>However, the presidential spokesman dismissed Obi’s references as historically flawed and misleading.</p>
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<p>“Peter Obi must have flunked history in school,” the spokesman said. “A simple fact-check would have shown that his examples don’t support his argument.”</p>
<p>Fact-Checking the Icons</p>
<p>The spokesman went on to dissect Obi’s references:</p>
<p>-Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln began his presidency on March 4, 1861. He was re-elected in 1864 and sworn in for a second term on March 4, 1865. He was assassinated just over a month later, on April 15, 1865. “Lincoln didn’t serve one term by choice—he was elected twice,” the spokesman noted.</p>
<p>-John F. Kennedy: JFK assumed office on January 20, 1961, and was assassinated on November 22, 1963, before completing his first term. “Kennedy’s presidency was cut short by tragedy, not a voluntary one-term decision,” he added.</p>
<p>-Nelson Mandela: Mandela served as South Africa’s first post-apartheid president from 1994 to 1999. He declined to run for a second term, citing his age—he was 81 at the end of his tenure. “Mandela’s example might be better suited for Obi’s rival, who will be 81 by 2027,” the spokesman quipped.</p>
<p>Political Jabs and Rising Tensions</p>
<p>The remarks reflect growing tensions between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi’s one-term pledge has been seen by supporters as a commitment to reform and accountability, but critics argue it’s a populist move lacking substance.</p>
<p>Political analysts say the exchange underscores the deepening rivalry between Tinubu’s camp and the opposition, particularly as the race for the presidency begins to take shape.</p>
<p>Looking Ahead</p>
<p>With the 2027 elections looming, both camps are expected to intensify their rhetoric. Obi’s campaign has yet to respond to the spokesman’s comments, but insiders suggest the opposition leader may double down on his promise as a symbol of political renewal.</p>
<p>Whether the historical analogies hold water or not, one thing is clear: Nigeria’s political discourse is heating up, and the battle for public perception is already underway.</p>
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