After a governor criticized Peter Obi for insisting he would only serve one tenure if elected president, Obi defended his stance by explaining why he intends to be remembered as the politician who kept his word. In response, a user commented, “DUMB. I agreed with Gov. Soludo on this one,” suggesting that one tenure isn’t enough to make meaningful impact—especially in a country like Nigeria.
This view is toxic. It assumes that progress is tied to how long a politician stays in power, rather than how effectively they lead. History proves otherwise: impactful reforms, bold policies, and transparent governance can all happen within a single term—if there’s vision, discipline, and integrity. Endorsing the idea that true change requires endless time only excuses incompetence and breeds complacency in leadership.
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