A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of electricity supply across Nigeria, describing it as a growing burden on citizens and a threat to ongoing reforms in the power sector.
Speaking during an interview with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, the former lawmaker lamented that despite repeated assurances and policy interventions by authorities, electricity supply has continued to decline, leaving many Nigerians in distress.
He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and address the crisis, warning that the situation is becoming increasingly unbearable for households and businesses alike.
Oyintiloye noted that the persistent power outages are taking a heavy toll on small and medium-scale enterprises, large industries, and ordinary citizens who rely on electricity for daily living. According to him, the situation has become more difficult due to the ongoing heatwave, making access to power for cooling and basic comfort even more critical.
He further urged the Federal Government to set up an investigative panel to examine the root causes of repeated national grid collapses and the continued poor performance of the power sector, despite significant financial investments.
Describing the situation as alarming, he said many Nigerians struggle to access even a few hours of electricity daily, a development he attributed to multiple challenges, including inadequate gas supply, weak transmission infrastructure, and long-standing underinvestment in the sector.
Oyintiloye also warned that the worsening power situation has already triggered peaceful protests in parts of the country, cautioning that failure to act swiftly could escalate public frustration.
He stressed the need for transparency, urging the government to clearly inform citizens whether the challenges stem from structural deficiencies or deliberate sabotage within the system.
While acknowledging ongoing reforms by the current administration, he emphasized that more decisive action is needed to stabilize the power sector and prevent further hardship, especially as rising fuel costs have made alternative power sources like generators increasingly unaffordable for many Nigerians.
APC Chieftain Raises Alarm Over Worsening Power Supply, Urges Tinubu’s Urgent Action
