Tinubu's Electricity Promise: APC Lists Reforms, Says 1.5m Customers Metered
The opposition says higher tariffs and repeated outages show the government has not delivered on its power pledge, while the APC cites reforms, metering and debt relief.
- On Sunday, the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council slammed President Bola Tinubu over worsening electricity shortages, while the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council defended the administration's ongoing power sector reforms.
- During his 2023 campaign, Tinubu promised to end estimated billing and ensure stable electricity supply, famously stating, "Don't vote for me for second term if I fail to deliver electricity."
- Defending the administration's record, APC-PCC spokesperson Dele Alake cited the Electricity Act of 2023, the Presidential Metering Initiative, and a N4 trillion bond program to settle verified legacy debts.
- Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, countered that legislative acts and bond programs cannot replace reliable power, noting persistent outages and grid collapses persist.
- As Tinubu seeks re-election in 2027, the administration has unveiled plans to modernize the Osogbo Grid Control Centre, built over 60 years ago, and construct an East-West super grid.
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'Your excuses cannot light single home' - Atiku knocks Tinubu over blackout
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country. In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria. He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda […] 'Your excuses cannot light single home' - Atiku knocks Tinubu over blackout
Tinubu’s pledge on electricity must be considered in full context- APC Campaign Council
At a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 general elections, Mr Tinubu had promised to end estimated billing and ensure stable electricity supply.
Power sector fix 'ongoing work', APC-PCC counters criticisms of Tinubu's 2023 pledge
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC has said that fixing Nigeria’s electricity sector is “ongoing work”, as it countered criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 pledge to end estimated billing and deliver stable power. In a statement on Sunday, the Spokesperson of the APC-PCC, Dele Alake, said recent public […]
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