The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country and called on Nigerians to vote him out in 2027.
In a post on his X account on Saturday, Obi recalled a campaign promise made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections: “If I don’t give you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term,” he quoted the president as saying.
Obi argued that the president’s self-imposed benchmark had not been met, stressing that Nigerians should demand accountability.
He described the current power situation as “a glaring display of disregard for promises and a lack of trust”.
According to him, electricity generation has declined from over 4,000 megawatts in 2023 to an average below that figure, even as tariffs have increased significantly.
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“When he took office in 2023, Nigeria had a power supply of over 4,000 megawatts and lower tariffs. Today, the electricity supply averages less than 4,000 megawatts, and Nigerians are paying higher tariffs,” he said.
Obi also highlighted Nigeria’s low per capita electricity consumption, noting: “Africa’s average is 617 kWh, while Nigeria’s is 144 kWh. This means Nigerians consume far less electricity than other Africans.”
Referencing Tinubu’s recent visit to Jos, Obi added: “You have no light here; I fly out in ten minutes,” attributing the remark to the president.
“At a time when Nigerians endure days without power, leaders cannot stay minutes without it,” Obi said.
He urged citizens to demand competent and compassionate leadership.
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