Peter Obi drops a bomb: Scrap Nigeria’s two-term presidency. Make it one term, five years — like South Korea.
Peter Obi says Nigeria should dump the two-term, four-year presidency for a single five-year term like South Korea’s model.
South Korea switched to this in 1987 after decades of authoritarian rule. No president there has overstayed since — and leaders focus on governing, not re-election games.
Pros:
- Ends re-election obsession
- Gives leaders time for big reforms
- Brings fresh leadership faster
Cons:
- No early exit if they flop
- Risk of “lame duck” final months
Globally, Mexico and the Philippines also use single-term presidencies. For Nigeria, this could be the shake-up that forces presidents to deliver from day one.
Peter Obi
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