Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the current administration over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges, accusing it of failing to deliver on its promise of stable power supply within four years.
In a statement reported by Vanguard on Monday, February 16, 2026, Obi expressed concern over the decision by the Presidential Villa to disconnect from the National Grid and rely solely on solar energy. He described the move as a serious misstep, arguing that it reflects poor leadership and sends the wrong signal to Nigerians. According to him, rather than opting out of the national power system, the government should focus on strengthening and reforming it to serve the broader population.
Obi recalled his pledge during the 2023 presidential campaign, when he stated that if he failed to provide steady and reliable electricity within four years, Nigerians should not grant him a second term. He emphasized that consistent power supply is essential for economic development, job creation, and improving living standards across the country.
The former Anambra State governor lamented that more than two and a half years into the current administration, many Nigerians continue to experience erratic electricity supply. He argued that the ongoing instability in the power sector shows that a critical national issue has not been adequately addressed.
Obi further maintained that abandoning the grid instead of working to fix its challenges demonstrates a lack of accountability. He insisted that effective leadership requires confronting systemic problems head-on rather than bypassing them.
Reaffirming his earlier position, Obi stated, “If I cannot deliver reliable electricity in four years, do not vote for me for a second term,” stressing the need for leaders to be held accountable for their promises.
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