Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s lingering electricity crisis, recalling the President’s campaign pledge to step aside after one term if he failed to deliver stable power supply within four years.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Obi expressed concern over the frequent collapse of the national power grid, noting that it had already failed twice in January 2026, even though the month is yet to end. He added that the grid reportedly collapsed about twelve times in 2025, describing the situation as a worrying contradiction of Tinubu’s 2022 campaign assurances.
According to Obi, Tinubu had made a clear commitment during the campaign, stating that Nigerians should not vote for him for a second term if he failed to ensure steady electricity within his first four years in office.
“President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: ‘If I do not provide steady electricity in my first four years, do not vote for me for a second term,’” Obi said. “Yet, the national grid continues to collapse with alarming frequency. This reality should worry every patriotic Nigerian.”
The former Anambra State governor also criticised the President’s continued foreign engagements, referencing Tinubu’s recent visit to Turkey, a country with an estimated population of 87 million people, roughly one-third of Nigeria’s population.
Obi compared Turkey’s electricity generation capacity—over 120,000 megawatts—with Nigeria’s current output, which he said remains below five per cent of that figure. He described the contrast as both “striking and painful,” especially given Nigeria’s population size and development needs.
“Our appeal is simple: stay at home and confront the nation’s problems,” Obi stated, warning that persistent governance failures risk creating the impression that foreign travels are prioritised over addressing Nigeria’s domestic crises.
He further lamented what he described as Nigeria’s growing obsession with the next election cycle, rather than focusing on urgent national challenges such as power supply, economic stability, and the welfare of citizens.
“We should be joining hands to demand accountability and responsible leadership, and to save Nigerians from the indignity and suffering caused by persistent bad governance,” he added.
Obi concluded his remarks with his familiar message of optimism, stating: “A New Nigeria is POssible.”
Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu Over Repeated Power Grid Collapse, Recalls 2022 Electricity Promise
