Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, criticized the persistent national grid collapse, calling it a sign of President Bola Tinubu’s government’s failure to bring transformative change to Nigeria.
In his reaction on Tuesday, Obi highlighted the stark difference in power generation between Nigeria and South Africa, noting, “South Africa generates and distributes about 40,000 MW of electricity, while Nigeria struggles to generate and distribute just 10% of that.”
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had confirmed the latest national grid collapse, which again plunged Nigerians into darkness.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Obi emphasized that Nigeria’s challenges—including the power crisis—require visionary leadership rather than tribal or religious affiliations.
He urged Nigerians to move beyond “primordial sentiments” and support leaders who are “competent, capable, and have the vision to transform the country.”
He stressed that leaders must prioritize investments in critical areas such as health, education, and infrastructure, aiming to lift Nigerians out of poverty and increase electricity production and distribution.
Obi remarked, “Yesterday, the now regular news came that the National Grid had collapsed once again.”
Reflecting on South Africa’s achievement, he added, “Just a few days ago, on the 25th of October, South Africa, with a quarter of our population, celebrated seven months of uninterrupted power supply.”
He continued, “Despite this stark disparity, Nigerians continue to endure daily power outages. When I ask if any tribe or religion in Nigeria enjoys uninterrupted power like South Africa, I am labelled a bigot. But I will continue to speak the truth about our situation today.”
Obi concluded by reiterating that “the solution lies not in tribal or religious affiliations but in visionary leadership and a shared commitment to progress,” urging Nigerians to elect leaders who can transform Nigeria’s economy from consumer-driven to productive by focusing resources on development.
