The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Tinubu in the next general election, citing unmet promises on electricity supply.
In a statement shared on his X account, Obi referenced a campaign pledge made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 election, where he said Nigerians should not vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver stable electricity within four years.
Obi argued that the president has not met that condition, pointing to what he described as declining power generation and rising electricity tariffs since Tinubu assumed office.
According to him, Nigeria’s power output has dropped below the 4,000 megawatts level recorded in 2023, while citizens are now paying more for electricity despite worsening supply.
He also cited figures showing Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption at 144 kilowatt-hours, significantly lower than the African average of 617 kWh.
Obi further referenced an incident at Jos airport, where Tinubu reportedly cut short a visit due to lack of electricity, describing it as evidence of a disconnect between leadership and the realities faced by ordinary Nigerians.
He urged voters to use future elections to demand accountability, stressing that the country’s power crisis reflects broader governance challenges.
