Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has intensified criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s electricity sector, urging citizens to weigh the administration’s performance when making future electoral decisions.
In a statement released on Saturday via his X account, Obi revisited a campaign remark attributed to Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, in which the president suggested he should not be considered for a second term if he failed to ensure stable electricity within four years.
Obi argued that developments in the power sector indicate that the administration has fallen short of that target. He noted that average electricity generation has dropped below the more than 4,000 megawatts recorded at the start of Tinubu’s tenure, while consumers are now facing higher tariffs.
Highlighting broader concerns, Obi pointed to Nigeria’s low per capita electricity consumption compared to the African average, describing it as a sign of ongoing structural inefficiencies and limited access to power nationwide.
The former Anambra State governor also cited a recent visit by President Tinubu to Jos, where the president reportedly shortened his stay at the airport due to a power outage. Obi said the incident underscores what he views as a gap between leadership experiences and the daily realities of Nigerians.
He called on voters to prioritize accountability and effective governance in upcoming elections, stressing that reliable electricity supply remains a key indicator of national development and leadership effectiveness.
Obi further noted that resolving Nigeria’s power challenges would require both technical reforms and stronger political will to deliver lasting improvements for citizens.
