Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said President Bola Tinubu recent complaint about lack of electricity in Jos supports a promise he made during the 2023 election campaign.
Obi said Tinubu’s complaint about the lack of power during his visit highlights a major campaign promise made ahead of the 2023 elections. He recalled that the president had told Nigerians not to vote for him again if he failed to deliver stable electricity within four years.
He reacted after Tinubu reportedly complained about the absence of electricity during a brief stop at the Jos airport in Plateau State. According to Obi, the situation reflects a broader failure to deliver on key promises made to Nigerians, especially in the power sector.
Obi pointed out that during the 2023 election campaign, Tinubu made a commitment to improve electricity supply within four years, suggesting that voters should not support him for another term if he failed. Obi argued that current realities show a decline rather than progress.
Expanding on the issue, Obi noted that Nigeria’s average power generation remains below 4000 megawatts, while electricity tariffs have increased. He added that the country’s electricity consumption per person is far below the African average, highlighting the scale of the ongoing energy crisis in Nigeria.
Obi also criticized what he described as a disconnect between leaders and citizens, saying many Nigerians endure long hours and even days without power, while top officials struggle to function without electricity for even a short time.
He urged citizens to become more accountable in their voting decisions, emphasizing the need to prioritize leaders who focus on public welfare rather than personal comfort.
