The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of failing to honor its campaign promise of delivering uninterrupted electricity within four years.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the party’s interim spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC expressed disappointment, describing the situation as a deepening betrayal of the public’s trust. Abdullahi reminded Nigerians that Tinubu had clearly pledged 24/7 electricity during his 2023 campaign — a key commitment that many voters held onto.
Instead of progress, the ADC claimed that the power sector has worsened under Tinubu’s leadership. The party noted that electricity tariffs have jumped by 240% since he assumed office, and the national grid has suffered 12 collapses during the same period.
Highlighting the widespread impact, the statement pointed out that over 90 million Nigerians still lack stable electricity, with many experiencing only 4 to 6 hours of power daily, especially under the Band A–E pricing system. In rural areas, about 50 million households reportedly remain disconnected from the national grid and depend on generators or improvised power sources.
The ADC criticized the government’s inaction, saying that in over two years, there have been no significant reforms, clear strategies, or urgency in addressing the country’s energy crisis. The statement concluded with a sharp reminder of Tinubu’s own campaign words: if he failed to deliver electricity, Nigerians shouldn’t vote for him — a message the party says the public is ready to act on come 2027.