“If I Fail on Power, Don’t Re-elect Me” — Obi Criticises Tinubu Over Electricity Crisis

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s worsening electricity situation, citing his campaign promise on power supply.

In a statement on X, Obi recalled Tinubu’s pledge to deliver stable electricity within four years, arguing that current realities show a decline in performance.

He noted that power generation has dropped below 4,000 megawatts since Tinubu assumed office, while tariffs have increased, worsening the burden on Nigerians.

Obi also highlighted Nigeria’s low electricity consumption compared to the rest of Africa, describing it as evidence of deeper systemic failure.

Referencing Tinubu’s recent remark about lack of electricity during a brief stop in Jos, Obi said it exposed the scale of the crisis and the gap between leadership promises and reality.

He urged Nigerians to reject what he described as poor and ineffective leadership ahead of future elections.