BREAKING: Peter Obi’s one-term presidency plan gains support from Kenneth Okonkwo

Labour Party chieftain and spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has thrown his weight behind Peter Obi’s proposal to serve only one tenure if elected president, calling for an urgent constitutional amendment to enforce a single-term presidency in Nigeria.

Speaking during a monitored interview, Okonkwo said, “The time is now. Today is the best time for the Constitution to be amended to allow only one term presidency.”

He urged all stakeholders including the ruling party, the opposition, and the Nigerian public to support the move, arguing that a one-term system would enhance accountability and reduce political desperation among incumbents.

Okonkwo, who is also a veteran actor and legal practitioner, criticized the current administration’s leadership style, describing the president as “very audacious and confident in taking wrong decisions.” He said the present system encourages leaders to focus on re-election rather than governance.

According to him, the call for a one-term presidency is not new. “I have been writing articles since the 1990s for this change to be implemented,” he revealed.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, had previously stated his readiness to serve only one term if elected, a move he said would allow him to focus on delivering results without the distraction of re-election politics.

The proposal has sparked fresh debate about Nigeria’s political structure, with some analysts suggesting that a single-term limit could reduce electoral tensions and promote governance reforms. However, others argue that four years may be too short for a president to implement meaningful change.

So far, there has been no official response from the All Progressives Congress (APC) or other major parties regarding Okonkwo’s comments.

The current Nigerian Constitution permits two four-year terms for a president. Any change to this provision would require a constitutional amendment, which must be passed by two-thirds of the National Assembly and approved by at least 24 state legislatures.