APC, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s power reforms

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu's campaign council for attempting to downplay the president's failure to deliver on his promise of steady electricity. In a statement, Atiku highlighted that the APC should not celebrate paperwork while Nigerians continue to suffer from power outages. For nearly four years, families have struggled to keep their homes lit, and businesses have been forced to spend significant amounts on alternative power sources.

Despite this, Nigerians are still billed for electricity they cannot rely on. Tinubu had promised steady power and an end to estimated billing, which has not been fulfilled. Under the current system, consumers are placed in different bands and charged varying rates, resulting in consistent power failures and high bills. The government plans to end electricity subsidies by 2027, but Nigerians need a clear answer on how their bills will change.

Atiku plans to work with state governments and regulators to abolish the band system and create a fair, transparent, and affordable electricity framework. He emphasized the importance of reliable power as a national priority and stated that Tinubu's administration has not built any new generation infrastructure to increase Nigeria's power capacity.

Instead, the government has floated a multitrillion naira bond program to settle debts owed to generation companies, without demonstrating how it has led to the promised steady electricity.