‘NIGERIA CAN’T BE FIXED IN FOUR YEARS’ — OSHIOMHOLE REPLIES PETER OBI
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his pledge to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and a reflection of political desperation.
Speaking on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, the former Edo State governor reacted to Obi’s recent declaration that he would serve only one term if elected president in 2027.
Oshiomhole questioned Obi’s political consistency, recalling that the former Anambra State governor had once pledged loyalty to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in honour of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu but later left the party after completing his tenure.
He also argued that Obi’s background as a trader makes him ill-suited for the long-term planning required to govern Nigeria, claiming traders typically focus on short-term gains rather than long-term national development.
According to Oshiomhole, Obi’s business interests are centred on importation instead of promoting local production, alleging that such an approach undermines job creation in Nigeria.
In contrast, the APC chieftain defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration inherited significant economic challenges but has taken difficult decisions aimed at repositioning the country for sustainable growth.
He likened Tinubu’s policies to a necessary surgical procedure, insisting that although the reforms are painful, they are beginning to yield positive results.
Oshiomhole also revisited Obi’s comments during past xenophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing they raised concerns about his judgment as a presidential aspirant.
He maintained that Obi’s promise to fix Nigeria in four years lacked credibility, noting that the former governor had served two terms in Anambra State without achieving all his objectives.
The senator concluded that desperation often clouds judgment, insisting Obi’s campaign promises were unrealistic and adding that the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate would be “the easiest person to debate.”
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