Peter Obi criticises President Bola Tinubu over electricity supply, urging Nigerians to demand accountability ahead of 2027 elections.
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, citing failure to deliver on campaign promises regarding electricity supply.
Obi made the remarks in a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
Referencing Tinubu’s 2023 campaign pledge, Obi recalled the President’s promise to deliver stable electricity or forfeit a second term.
“If I don’t give you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term,” Obi quoted Tinubu as saying during the campaign.
He argued that Nigeria’s power generation has declined, noting that average supply remains below 4,000 megawatts, insufficient for the country’s growing population.
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Obi also criticised rising electricity tariffs, saying Nigerians are paying more despite declining power availability.
The former Anambra State governor further highlighted Nigeria’s low per capita electricity consumption, placing it below 30 percent of the African average.
According to him, while Africa’s average stands at about 617 kWh, Nigeria records approximately 144 kWh, underscoring the country’s energy deficit.
Obi also referenced a recent remark by President Tinubu during a brief stopover in Jos, where he cited lack of electricity at the airport as a reason for limiting his stay.
He described the comment as indicative of leadership disconnect at a time many Nigerians endure prolonged power outages.
Obi urged Nigerians to prioritise competence and compassion in leadership, warning against re-electing leaders who fail to deliver on key promises.
“Now is the time to stop incompetent leaders, those lacking the capacity and compassion, who prioritise their own comfort over the well-being of the people and make empty promises,” he said.
The statement adds to increasing political scrutiny of Nigeria’s power sector, as stakeholders and voters begin to assess performance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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