Activist Aisha Yesufu has declared that she would strongly oppose Peter Obi if he becomes president and decides to serve beyond a single term.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Yesufu stressed that Obi must honour his long-standing commitment to serve only one term if elected.
“If Mr. Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do more than one term, I, Aisha Yesufu, said it here, I will oppose him with everything in me because he gave his word, and if he has given his word, he has to stick to his word,” she said.
She explained that Obi’s stance on a single-term presidency did not begin after the 2023 general election, noting that he had maintained the position even before the polls.
“And by the way, he didn’t start saying it after the 2023 election. He was saying it before the 2023 election,” she added.
Recounting her personal interaction with the former Anambra State governor, Yesufu said she initially questioned the practicality of the promise but later sought a direct confirmation from him after the election.
“After the 2023 election, when he repeated it, I sat down with Mr. Peter Obi, and I said to him, I need your word on this… Is it true? You’re going to do just one term,” she said.
According to her, Obi reaffirmed his commitment during their discussion.
“He said, Aisha, I told you even in 2023, and I still mean it, because I said I’m going out and I’m telling people, this is what you have said, and I’m putting my name on it. I don’t joke with my name. I don’t joke with my integrity when I say something, I mean it,” she added.
Yesufu maintained that any attempt by Obi to go back on his promise would be met with resistance.
“He said he gave his word. He can’t come back and say that he’s going to do more than one term. We will fight him there,” she said.
Despite her strong stance, she expressed confidence that Obi would remain committed to his pledge, describing him as “a man who keeps his word.”
What you should know
Aisha Yesufu has made it clear that her support for Peter Obi is conditional on his commitment to serve only one term if elected president.
She insists that any attempt to extend beyond that promise would be strongly resisted.
Her statement highlights the importance of trust and accountability in Nigerian politics, especially as discussions around future elections and leadership commitments continue to shape public expectations.
