Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over what he described as failed campaign promises, especially on electricity.
In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Monday,
Obi reminded Nigerians of when Tinubu said they should not vote for him for a
second term if he failed to provide steady electricity.
Obi said that thirty-two months after taking office, instead
of living by his powerful words, Tinubu has now abandoned the national grid,
which has been performing abysmally under his watch.
According to him, Nigerians do not expect 100 percent
fulfilment of promises, but they do expect 100 percent effort, accompanied by
measurable improvements and clear explanations when gaps exist.
The former Anambra State governor added that leadership must
serve the people, not isolate itself from their daily struggles.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC,
further stated that it is gross neglect and deeply worrisome when the seat of
power abandons the national grid. He added that one would expect government
institutions to lead efforts to strengthen and expand the grid so that other
establishments, and ultimately citizens, can benefit.
He lamented that if those in authority disconnect themselves
from the system, who then will connect the ordinary Nigerian to reliable power?
“Those were the powerful words then that inspired hope among
Nigerians who longed for light in their homes, stability for their businesses,
and growth for their nation.
“Yet, while Nigerians are still grappling with that
unfulfilled categorical electoral promise, and without clear communication on
the obstacles, if any, we read of a provision in the 2025 budget of about ₦10
billion for solar power at Aso Rock, and in the 2026 budget another humongous
amount for upgrade and maintenance. Now we are being sarcastically told that
the Presidential Villa has planned to be disconnected from the national grid to
rely entirely on solar.
“Promoting renewable energy, as solar systems do, is
commendable and necessary for the future.
“However, this situation reflects a deeper concern:
governance lacking compassion and commitment to the governed. You cannot tell
the people to fast while feasting yourself, securing yourself while Nigerians
remain unsecured,” he wrote.
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