Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s electricity situation, referencing a campaign promise made ahead of the 2023 general election.
In a post on X on Saturday, Obi wrote, “Tinubu in Jos Confirms ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ Prediction on Power Supply
“During the 2023 campaign, President Tinubu made a clear electoral promise: “If I don’t give you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term.”
Obi said the current state of electricity supply reflects a decline from the situation in 2023, noting that generation has dropped below 4,000 megawatts on average while tariffs have increased.
He argued that Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption remains significantly below the African average, describing the development as evidence of worsening energy access in the country.
The former Anambra State governor also criticised the President’s reported remarks during a stopover in Jos, stating that they highlight the gap between leadership expectations and the reality faced by citizens.
ALSO READ: Ghana national ID card now enables payments in over 200 countries
“When he took office in 2023, Nigeria had a power supply of over 4,000 megawatts and lower tariffs. Today, the electricity power supply is less than 4,000 megawatts on the average, and Nigerians are paying higher tariffs. Nigeria currently has the lowest per capita electricity consumption in the world, with a rate below 30% of the African average. Africa’s average is 617kwh, Nigeria’s is 144 kWh. This means that Nigerians consume least electricity than other Africans.
“In a glaring display of disregard for promises and a lack of trust, President Tinubu, during a brief airport stopover to visit grieving families of the Jos attack on Thursday, April 2, 2026, stated that one of the reasons for his 10-minute stay was that the airport had no electricity. “You have no light here I fly out in ten minutes” At a time when Nigerians are enduring days without power, our leaders cannot even stay a few minutes without it.
“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.
“A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO.”