Paraphrased Content:The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it describes as the administration’s failure to fulfill its campaign promises concerning Nigeria’s power sector. In a strongly worded statement, the party expressed disappointment that despite promises of 24-hour electricity, millions of Nigerians continue to live in darkness with no sign of meaningful improvement.
According to the ADC, President Tinubu had publicly vowed during his campaign that if he could not provide stable electricity, he should not be re-elected. The party said this promise has now become a painful reminder of the broken hopes of Nigerians, as the country still battles epileptic power supply and rising electricity tariffs.
The ADC lamented the harsh realities facing citizens, including a 240% increase in electricity tariffs since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, without a corresponding improvement in supply. It further revealed that the national power grid has collapsed at least 12 times under the current administration, a development it said reflects gross mismanagement.
The party also raised concerns about the deepening energy poverty across the country. It noted that over 90 million Nigerians remain without access to electricity, with rural communities bearing the brunt of this neglect. Meanwhile, those connected to the national grid often receive only a few hours of power daily, despite the heavy financial burden of inflated bills.
Concluding its statement, the ADC challenged the presidency to address the growing frustration among citizens and to take urgent action to reform the power sector. The party reminded President Tinubu of his own words and urged Nigerians not to forget them as the 2027 elections approach.
