The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on its 2023 campaign pledge to provide Nigerians with 24-hour electricity within four years.
In a blistering Sunday morning tweet via its National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party catalogued what it termed the administration’s “growing failure” in the power sector despite implementing painful tariff hikes.
“Good morning, Nigerians. Today, we just want to take some time to remind President Tinubu that he promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years. Yes, that’s right, Mr. President promised us 24/7 power. All by himself,” the tweet began sarcastically.
The ADC presented damning statistics, including a 240% tariff increase with 12 national grid collapses under Tinubu’s watch; 90 million Nigerians still lacking reliable electricity; rural communities remaining completely off-grid; and zero meaningful reforms or clear roadmap after 26 months in office.
“Mr. President, you once said: ‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me.’ Well, Nigerians are listening. And come 2027, we intend to grant your wish,” the statement concluded pointedly.
The party highlighted the irony of citizens still depending on charging kiosks and expensive generators despite the President’s bold promises. “We are past the halfway mark… and millions are still charging phones at kiosks,” the tweet noted, demanding accountability for the stalled progress.
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