Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has robustly defended his promise to serve only a single four-year term if elected in 2027, calling criticisms of his pledge desperate and unfounded.

This response comes after factional leader of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, voiced skepticism about the sincerity of Obi's intentions.

In a statement posted on social media, Obi expressed his confusion over the backlash, saying, "I still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years... is generating so much agitation." He clarified that his motivation is rooted in a sincere desire to restore Nigeria rather than personal ambition.

Countering claims of desperation, Obi emphas...