APC Defends Tinubu's Electricity Promise Amid Reforms

The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (PCC-APC) defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing and ensure stable power supply. Dele Alake, the council's spokesperson, stated that fixing Nigeria's power sector is an ongoing process, with several reforms introduced since Tinubu took office.

During a pre-election meeting in Lagos, Tinubu had promised to resolve persistent electricity challenges and eliminate estimated billing, asserting that he would explain any failure to fulfill this promise before seeking a second term. Alake noted that Tinubu signed the Electricity Act, 2023, on June 9, shortly after assuming office, which allows state governments to engage in power generation, transmission, and distribution.

He mentioned that over 1.5 million customers have been metered under the Presidential Metering Initiative and highlighted efforts to address over N6 trillion in legacy debts in the power sector. The administration is also modernizing the Osogbo Grid Control Centre and constructing an East-West super grid.