The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of failing to deliver on its 2023 electricity promise. In a statement, the council's Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, recalled that Tinubu had vowed to provide reliable power supply, warning that Nigerians should not vote for him for a second term if he failed. The council claimed that Nigerians continue to experience persistent power outages and unreliable electricity supply over three years after the promise.
The ADC-PCC was reacting to comments by Dele Alake, spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, who defended Tinubu's record on electricity. The council argued that laws and government bond programmes cannot replace a reliable power supply. It also accused the administration of increasing electricity tariffs without delivering a stable supply, placing additional pressure on households, manufacturers, and small businesses. Many hospitality businesses have resorted to rationing electricity for guests during the day to reduce operating costs.
The council questioned the effectiveness of the Presidential Metering Initiative, alleging that electricity distribution companies continue to issue estimated bills despite the programme. The ADC-PCC dismissed the APC's reliance on the Electricity Act and bond programmes to defend the administration, stating that an Act is not electricity and a bond prospectus does not power homes and factories. Nigerians need a functional electricity supply, not explanations and publicity.
According to the ADC-PCC, Tinubu's condition for seeking a second term was straightforward: deliver electricity or do not ask Nigerians for another mandate. The council maintained that the President's 2023 pledge was clear and that Nigerians are still waiting for its fulfillment. The administration's failure to deliver reliable power supply has led to frustration among Nigerians.
The ADC-PCC's statement is a challenge to the Tinubu administration to take concrete actions to address the country's power supply issues. The council's criticism comes at a time when the administration is seeking to defend its record on electricity. The ADC-PCC's comments reflect the concerns of many Nigerians who are still experiencing power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
The Electricity Act and bond programmes have been touted as solutions to Nigeria's power supply challenges. However, the ADC-PCC argued that these measures are insufficient to address the country's electricity needs. The council emphasized that what Nigerians need is a reliable and functional electricity supply, not laws or publicity.
The ADC-PCC's call for the administration to deliver on its electricity pledge is a reminder of the importance of accountability in governance. The council's statement is a challenge to the Tinubu administration to prioritize the needs of Nigerians and take concrete actions to address the country's power supply issues.
Key points
- ADC-PCC criticizes Tinubu's administration for failing to fulfill 2023 electricity pledge
- Administration accused of increasing electricity tariffs without delivering reliable supply
- Council challenges Tinubu to deliver electricity or not seek another mandate
