The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed its disappointment with President Bola Tinubu regarding his unfulfilled commitment to provide uninterrupted electricity to Nigerians within a four-year timeframe.
In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, interim spokesperson for the ADC coalition, reminded the president of his campaign vow to ensure a constant power supply and urged voters not to support him for a second term if he failed.
“Today, we wish to remind President Tinubu that he promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years. Yes, Mr. President committed to 24/7 power—all by himself,” Abdullahi stated.
He accused the Tinubu administration of worsening Nigeria’s power situation, noting the rise in tariffs and the frequency of grid failures. Abdullahi highlighted that electricity tariffs have increased by 240% since Tinubu took office, with the national grid collapsing 12 times in that period.
He further pointed out that over 90 million Nigerians lack electricity access, with many receiving merely 4 to 6 hours of power daily under the disputed Band A–E tariff system. In rural regions, the majority of Nigeria’s estimated 50 million families remain disconnected from the grid entirely.
“In 26 months, there has been no substantial reform in the power sector, no clear plan, and no urgency,” he lamented, stressing that millions still rely on generators and mobile kiosks for their energy requirements.
The post concluded with a pointed reminder of Tinubu’s campaign rhetoric: “You once said: ‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me.’ Well, Nigerians are listening. And come 2027, we intend to grant your wish.”
President Tinubu had prioritised power sector reform during his 2023 campaign, promising modernisation, decentralisation, and increased generation capacity. However, critics and civil society organisations continue to highlight the slow pace of reform and the implications of rising tariffs amid unreliable supply.
