Peter Obi’s One-Term Promise Gains Ground in the North — Peter Ameh Shares Perspective
Peter Ameh, former national chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, says the tide is shifting up North — and it’s moving in Peter Obi’s favor.
In a recent interview on Channels Television, Ameh said the former Anambra governor has not only earned the trust of many northerners but is also gaining solid momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential race. What’s more, Obi’s pledge to serve just a single term, according to Ameh, has resonated deeply with people who want meaningful leadership without the baggage of entitlement.
“As a northerner myself, I can tell you that the current mood in the North is leaning toward Peter Obi,” Ameh stated. “This isn’t about tribal lines or politics as usual. It’s about the kind of leadership people are craving.”
He emphasized that Obi isn’t positioning himself as someone who needs time to learn the ropes. Unlike some politicians who carry a sense of entitlement to power, Obi, Ameh argued, is coming with clarity, experience, and a strong reform agenda.
“The North isn’t the mystery people often make it out to be,” Ameh added. “Look at how he performed in places like Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Plateau — that’s not accidental. There’s a growing openness to his ideas.”
One key promise that’s catching attention is Obi’s commitment to a single four-year term — a move meant to respect Nigeria’s informal regional rotation of power. Ameh said that this kind of leadership shows integrity and a willingness to serve, not to dominate.
“We need someone who leads with empathy, discipline, and vision — not someone chasing power for power’s sake,” he said.
As Nigeria looks toward the next election cycle, Ameh made it clear that this time around, citizens are more determined than ever to protect their vote and push back against anything that threatens the credibility of the process.
“We’ll be watching, and we’ll be ready,” he said. “What Peter Obi now enjoys isn’t just popularity — it’s growing acceptance. And we intend to defend that.”
