Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule believed the one-term wish of the former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi is unrealistic in Nigeria.
Obi had stated that the tenure for Nigerian politicians in office should be limited to a term of five years, which will be enough for good governance.
Sule, however, revealed that the pressure from Obi’s supporters will not allow him to achieve his desire, as some of his backers may challenge him in the court of law.
“Peter Obi might say he wants to do one term, but it is not up to him,” Sule said.
“Once he assumes office, powerful interests will pressure him, saying, ‘It’s our turn; you cannot do that to us,’ ‘we cannot allow you to do that,’ and ‘we will take you to court if you do that.’”
Sule reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performances since his inauguration, by stating that the incumbent governor is on the right track.
He revealed that the country’s foreign reserve and the production of oil have increased under the new administration.
“This is a government that is indeed going in the right direction. The government is doing everything possible to bring back the future of this government,” he continued.
“This government has worked very hard to improve our foreign reserve, which is somewhere around 40 billion USD today.
“The government has worked very hard to improve oil production from roughly 1.1 to about 1.8 million barrels per day. Yes, we are still having problems with insecurity. There are more resources available for both states and the federal government to fight insecurity.”
Sule admitted that there are still some challenges that the current administration must deal with, like insecurity.
The governor advised his colleagues and local government chairmen to use the increased revenues they now have to solve the problems of the people.
“There are still challenges. I was there when Mr President himself said there are challenges, so I want the governors and local government chairmen, based on the improved revenues you’re getting, to touch the lives of people who are actually going through challenges.
“If the president doesn’t believe there are challenges, he wouldn’t say that.”
Sule is in his second term in office, as the governor of Nasarawa State, having been elected in 2019.
