The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election, citing the administration’s performance in the power sector.
Obi made the call in a post shared on his X handle on Saturday, where he recalled a campaign promise allegedly made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections.
According to him, the president had pledged that he should not be returned for a second term if he failed to provide stable electricity within four years.
“If I don’t give you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me for a second term,” Obi quoted Tinubu as saying.
The former Anambra State governor argued that the condition set by Tinubu had not been met, insisting that Nigerians should hold the president accountable.
Obi described the current power situation as a “glaring display of disregard for promises and a lack of trust,” noting that electricity generation has dropped below the over 4,000 megawatts recorded when Tinubu assumed office in 2023.
He further lamented that electricity tariffs have increased despite the decline in power supply.
Citing available data, Obi said Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption stands at 144 kilowatt-hours, far below the African average of 617 kWh.
“When he took office in 2023, Nigeria had a power supply of over 4,000 megawatts and lower tariffs. Today, the electricity power supply is less than 4,000 megawatts on the average, and Nigerians are paying higher tariffs.
“Nigeria currently has the lowest per capita electricity consumption in the world, with a rate below 30 percent of the African average. Africa’s average is 617kWh, Nigeria’s is 144 kWh. This means that Nigerians consume the least electricity compared to other Africans,” Obi stated.
Obi also referenced a recent incident at Jos Airport on April 2, 2026, where Tinubu reportedly made a brief stopover to sympathise with victims of attacks in the area.
He claimed the president cut short his visit due to lack of electricity at the airport.
“You have no light here — I fly out in ten minutes,” Obi quoted Tinubu as saying.
“At a time when Nigerians are enduring days without power, our leaders cannot even stay a few minutes without it,” he added.
Obi urged Nigerians to use future elections as an opportunity to demand accountability and better governance.
“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,” he said.
