The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has backed former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s stance on a single term.
MBF said Obi can be trusted to honour his promise to serve only a single term if elected president in 2027.
MBF National President, Dr. Bitrus Pogu, remarked while reacting to Obi’s recent pledge to serve just one four-year term if given the mandate.
According to Pogu, the Middle Belt has no reason to doubt the former Anambra State governor, given his track record of keeping to his promises.
He stressed that Obi’s assurance was not a political gimmick to win over the region, but a commitment rooted in honour and integrity.
“We believe Peter Obi is a man of honour and we believe that if he gets the win and he promises or promised something, he will keep to it.
“But like I have always said, we are where we are because we are not yet a nation. That is why several factors have continued to hold us back from attaining the dreams of our founding fathers,” he said.
The MBF president, however, pointed out that ideally, the number of terms a leader serves should be determined by the constitution and the electorate, rather than sectional interests. Nonetheless, he maintained that the Middle Belt stands by its trust in Obi’s word, describing him as a leader who keeps his commitments.
“But that issue is for the future. For now, as a people, we believe Peter Obi because we know he is a man of integrity and honour who keeps his words,” Pogu added.
