Peter Obi Cites Declining Power Generation and Unmet Promises in Call to Reject President Tinubu in 2027

Peter Obi urges Nigerians to reject President Tinubu in 2027, citing a decline in electricity supply and broken campaign promises regarding the national grid.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from PUNCH

The Failure of Campaign Pledges as a Political Mandate

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has initiated a public challenge against President Bola Tinubu, urging citizens to deny him a second term based on his own previous standards. During the 2023 campaign, Tinubu reportedly invited voters to reject him if he failed to stabilize the national power supply within four years. According to Obi, this self-imposed condition has now been triggered by a visible lack of progress, making the President’s departure a matter of electoral accountability.

Statistical Decline in National Grid Performance

The former Anambra Governor presented data suggesting that Nigeria’s energy sector has regressed under the current leadership. While the national grid maintained a supply of over 4,000 megawatts at the start of the administration in 2023, Obi claims the average has now dipped below that threshold. This decrease in generation capacity has occurred alongside substantial hikes in electricity tariffs, leaving consumers with a higher financial burden for a significantly diminished service.

Global Disparity in Energy Consumption Metrics

Obi further highlighted the severity of the crisis by comparing Nigeria’s electricity metrics to continental standards. Citing specific data, he noted that Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption sits at a mere 144 kilowatt-hours, which represents less than 30 percent of the African average of 617 kilowatt-hours. This disparity, according to the Labour Party leader, places Nigerians at a disadvantage compared to other African nations and underscores a systemic failure in energy policy and infrastructure investment.