APC Campaign Council Defends Tinubu Over Electricity Promise
The ruling party insists President Bola Tinubu is actively reforming the power sector, pushing back against opposition figures demanding accountability over unfulfilled electricity campaign pledges.
At a glance
- The APC Presidential Campaign Council defended President Bola Tinubu's electricity record ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Opposition figures have criticised the administration over persistent power supply challenges and urged voters to hold the President accountable.
- The ruling party pointed to reforms including the Electricity Act 2023, legacy debt settlements, and metering initiatives.
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has defended President Bola Tinubu's commitment to delivering reliable electricity, urging voters to view his 2023 campaign promises within the full context of his administration's ongoing reforms. In a statement issued on Sunday by spokesperson Dele Alake, the council responded to mounting opposition pressure regarding persistent power outages across the country.
Opposition leaders, including prominent figures from previous presidential runs, have pointed to continuing grid instability as grounds to reject the administration's bid for a second term in 2027. They argue that the President has fallen short of his electoral commitments and must be held accountable at the ballot box.
Ruling party points to power sector reforms
According to the APC campaign council, the administration has implemented major structural changes since taking office. These include signing the Electricity Act 2023 to enable subnational governments and private investors to participate in generation, distribution, and transmission.
Mr Alake noted that the government has tackled financial hurdles by absorbing over six trillion naira in legacy debts accumulated between 2015 and 2025. He added that the Presidential Metering Initiative has supplied meters to more than 1.5 million customers to combat estimated billing practices.
Context of the 2023 electricity pledge
During the 2023 election campaign, President Tinubu promised to resolve chronic power shortages and challenged voters not to re-elect him if he failed to deliver without offering adequate reasons. The campaign council argued that commentators have omitted this concluding qualification, which allows for a proper evaluation of the administration's record against long-term infrastructure hurdles.
Assessing the electricity debate
The exchange highlights how past electoral promises become focal points as political parties position themselves for the upcoming general election. While the administration points to legislative deregulation and debt resolution as foundational steps, critics emphasize the daily reality of unstable power supply experienced by households and businesses. The debate turns on whether structural policy changes will translate into tangible improvements before voters head to the polls.
What to watch: Watch for further responses from opposition parties regarding the administration's progress on grid upgrades and metering targets.
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