RismadarVoice Reporters, April 4, 2026
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections, citing the administration’s alleged failure to deliver on its promise of improved electricity supply across the country.
Obi made the call on Saturday, April 4, 2026, through a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where he urged Nigerians to take decisive action in the next election cycle if the current government fails to meet expectations.
According to the former Anambra State governor, President Tinubu had made a clear commitment during the 2023 presidential campaign that Nigerians should not vote for him for a second term if he fails to provide stable electricity within four years.
In his post titled “Tinubu in Jos Confirms ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ Prediction on Power Supply,” Obi argued that the current state of electricity supply in the country does not reflect the promise made by the president during the campaign period.
Obi stated that when the Tinubu administration assumed office in 2023, Nigeria’s electricity generation stood at over 4,000 megawatts, with comparatively lower electricity tariffs. He, however, claimed that the country now records an average power supply of less than 4,000 megawatts, while electricity tariffs have increased.
He also pointed to Nigeria’s electricity consumption statistics, noting that the country currently records one of the lowest per capita electricity consumption rates globally. According to Obi, Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption is about 144 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which he said is significantly below the African average of about 617 kWh.
“This means that Nigerians consume less electricity than many other Africans,” Obi said, highlighting what he described as the country’s persistent power challenges.
Obi further referenced a recent remark attributed to President Tinubu during a brief stopover in Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The president had visited the state to commiserate with families affected by a recent attack. According to Obi, Tinubu reportedly explained that his stay at the airport would last only about ten minutes partly because there was no electricity at the facility.
Quoting the president, Obi wrote: “You have no light here, I fly out in ten minutes.”
Obi described the comment as an example of the disconnect between leaders and the everyday struggles faced by Nigerians, many of whom endure prolonged power outages in homes and businesses.
He urged citizens to use the next election as an opportunity to demand accountability from political leaders.
“Now is the time to stop incompetent leaders those lacking the capacity and compassion who prioritise their own comfort over the well-being of the people and make empty promises,” Obi stated.
Electricity generation and distribution remain among the most pressing challenges facing the country, with businesses and households continuing to rely heavily on alternative power sources such as generators due to unstable national grid supply.
