Peter Obi slams FG over national grid collapse, calls it a national disgrace
Peter Obi has condemned the repeated collapse of Nigeria's national power grid, calling it a national disgrace and evidence of long-standing leadership failure. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, the former Labour Party presidential candidate pointed out that January 2026 has already recorded another grid failure, following multiple collapses in 2025. He described the situation as a recurring embarrassment for the country.
Obi highlighted Nigeria's poor electricity access, noting that from 2023 to 2025, the country ranked lowest globally. Nearly 100 million Nigerians remain without electricity. He compared Nigeria's situation to other African nations: South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria each generate over 40,000 megawatts, while Nigeria—despite its population of over 240 million—produces only about 5,000 megawatts, severely limiting productivity and economic growth.
According to Obi, the ongoing power crisis is a direct result of continuous leadership failures. Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, he urged Nigerians to choose leaders based on competence and empathy, stressing that meaningful national progress depends on capable leadership.
Will Nigerians prioritize competent leadership in 2027 to finally address the country's long-standing power crisis?