By Our Correspondent
Peter Obi has taken a swipe at Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the president’s recent comments during a brief visit to Jos, asserting that the remarks inadvertently affirm a major campaign promise he championed on improving Nigeria’s electricity supply.
Speaking on Saturday, Obi argued that the president’s statements highlight the same concerns he consistently raised throughout the election period—namely, that Nigeria’s economic transformation is impossible without a stable and reliable power sector. He maintained that Tinubu’s acknowledgment of the country’s electricity challenges reinforces the credibility and urgency of his own proposals.
Obi noted that access to steady electricity is not just a technical issue but a critical driver of national development. He explained that businesses across the country continue to struggle under the burden of inconsistent power supply, leading to high operating costs, reduced productivity, and limited job creation. According to him, resolving these challenges would unlock significant opportunities for industrial growth, attract investment, and improve livelihoods.
The former presidential candidate also stressed that Nigeria’s vast human and natural resources can only be fully harnessed when supported by a functional energy system. He reiterated his position that strategic reforms, transparency, and targeted investments in the power sector are essential to achieving lasting progress.
This latest exchange highlights the lingering political rivalry between Obi and Tinubu, particularly in relation to policy direction and governance priorities. As public discourse continues to focus on solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges, electricity supply remains a central issue—one that both leaders appear to agree is vital, even as they differ on approaches and past commitments.
