APC and ADC Clash Over Tinubu's Electricity Commitment

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) have engaged in a dispute regarding President Bola Tinubu's electricity promise made during his 2022 campaign. At a business luncheon in Lagos in December 2022, Tinubu assured that Nigerians would have electricity and would no longer face estimated billing, stating that if he failed to deliver, he would provide adequate reasons before seeking a second term.

Following significant electricity supply issues, including a nationwide shutdown of 29 power plants on October 16, 2026, the electricity pledge has resurfaced as a critical campaign topic. Dr. Dele Alake, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, urged Nigerians to consider the full context of Tinubu's statement and the administration's efforts since 2023, including the Electricity Act, 2023, which deregulated the power sector, and initiatives to address legacy debts and metering gaps.

Alake emphasized that while challenges remain, the President is committed to fulfilling his promise.