Atiku, El-Rufai coalition reviewing Obi’s single tenure proposal, says Tanko

The National Coordinator for Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday said that Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has submitted his single tenure proposal to the opposition coalition for consideration.

Tanko stated this during the conferment of a chieftaincy title of ‘Sarki Maskan’ (War Hero) on the former Anambra governor and a commendation letter in recognition of his selfless service and dedication to the Pantami community in Gombe.

The former media aide to Obi was also decorated with the title of ‘Dan Maje Babba Pantanmi’ and a commendation letter signed by the District Head of Pantami Palace, Mai Martaba Abdullahi.

Speaking with PUNCH Online on the sidelines of the ceremony, the Obidient coordinator expressed optimism that the ongoing coalition will align with Obi’s four-year ambition.

Tanko confirmed that Obi’s four-year single tenure proposal has formally been submitted to the opposition coalition being championed by opposition figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and former Senate President David Mark for scrutiny.

“We have presented it to the coalition. It is there for them to make a decision. But we are confident it can work. This is a pronouncement rooted in integrity, and Peter Obi embodies that. What Nigeria needs now are leaders with integrity,” he said.

According to Tanko, Obi does not require more than four years to transform the country and rescue its economy from collapse.

“Obi has said clearly—even though the single term is not in the constitution—that he is committing himself to serve only one tenure. He believes four years is more than enough to accomplish his mission. That shows you how prepared and focused he is.

“Even stabilising electricity alone will solve a multitude of problems. He is promising that under his leadership, Nigeria will become an exporting country again. Planes will no longer leave our airports empty,” Tanko stated.