The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Tinubu in the next general election, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to improve electricity supply.
In a post shared on his X account on Saturday, Obi referenced a campaign promise allegedly made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 election, where he stated that he should not be re-elected if he failed to deliver stable electricity within four years.
Quoting the president, Obi wrote, “If I don’t give you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term,” arguing that Nigerians should hold him accountable based on that commitment.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that the current state of power supply in the country falls short of expectations. He noted that electricity generation has dropped below the over 4,000 megawatts recorded when Tinubu assumed office in 2023, while electricity tariffs have increased significantly.
Obi also cited statistics comparing Nigeria’s electricity consumption with the rest of Africa, stating that the country’s per capita consumption stands at about 144 kilowatt-hours, far below the continental average of 617 kWh.
According to him, the situation reflects a broader governance challenge, marked by unfulfilled promises and declining public trust.
He further referenced an incident at Jos Airport on April 2, 2026, during President Tinubu’s brief visit to Plateau State to condole with victims of recent attacks. Obi claimed the president cited lack of electricity at the airport as a reason for cutting his visit short.
Using the incident to illustrate his point, Obi argued that many Nigerians endure prolonged power outages, while leaders appear unable to function without stable electricity.
He urged citizens to use future elections as an opportunity to demand accountability and better governance, insisting that leadership must be defined by competence, empathy, and the ability to deliver on promises.
Obi concluded that the country’s electricity challenges highlight deeper systemic issues, calling on Nigerians to prioritise leaders who demonstrate both capacity and commitment to improving living conditions.
