Sara-Igbe Warns of Possible Third Term Bid by President

Niger Delta elder and political analyst Chief Sara-Igbe has issued a stark warning about Nigeria’s democracy, alleging a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism under the current presidency. He expressed fears that the nation’s democratic institutions are weakening to a point where a presidential third term bid could become a reality.

Presidency and the Third Term Fear

In a video posted on SYMFONI’s YouTube channel, Chief Sara-Igbe stated, “With the way things are going the president may ask for third term and the national assembly will approve it.” He believes key institutions have lost their independence. The legislature and judiciary, he argues, now operate as extensions of the executive branch. This erosion of checks and balances threatens the core of Nigeria’s democratic system.

A Compromised Judiciary and Legislature

Sara-Igbe saved strong criticism for the judiciary, which he accused of failing to act as the common man’s last hope. He cited instances where courts delayed justice or appeared biased in favor of the government. When the judiciary becomes an appendage of the presidency, he warned, democracy is replaced by a constitutional illusion. He also accused the National Assembly of betraying its constitutional role. He referenced the Rivers State crisis, alleging lawmakers violated sections 114 and 123 of the constitution. The assembly, he claims, now functions as a rubber stamp, prioritizing political alliances over the people’s interests.

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Calls for Democratic Safeguards Intensify

These remarks resonate with growing national concern over democratic backsliding and executive overreach. The warning of a potential third term agenda, though speculative, recalls a similar failed attempt in Nigeria’s past. As tensions over governance and institutional failure mount, many citizens are demanding urgent reforms. There is a rising call to restore the independence of the judiciary and legislature to protect the future of Nigeria’s democracy.