Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has renewed his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its electricity supply promises amid frequent national grid collapses. Obi pointed to Tinubu’s 2022 campaign pledge that Nigerians would enjoy constant power within his first four years in office — a commitment he said has been starkly contradicted by the energy sector’s performance. In recent weeks alone, the national grid has reportedly collapsed multiple times, adding to a pattern of outages that Obi says undermines both economic activity and public confidence in leadership.

Highlighting the broader implications of the instability, Obi lamented that the repeated blackouts reflect deeper governance failures, urging the administration to prioritise practical solutions over foreign travel and electoral positioning. He contrasted Nigeria’s struggles with other countries’ energy capacities, warning that continued neglect of the power sector will stifle industrial growth and job creation. Obi also pressed for stronger accountability, appealing to Nigerians to demand responsible leadership as ongoing grid failures continue to impact households and businesses across the country.

The national grid’s fragility has drawn attention not only from opposition figures like Obi but also from power sector stakeholders and experts advocating long-term reforms. According to industry commentary, improvements such as widespread metering, enhanced infrastructure investment, and expansion of generation and transmission capacity are essential to stabilise the system and reduce future collapses. While the federal government has acknowledged these challenges and outlined plans to modernise the grid, critics maintain that political will and clear execution strategies are crucial to reversing the cycle of power failures that continue to frustrate Nigerians.