{
  "id": 17654892,
  "title": "ADC tackles Tinubu, APC over ‘unfulfilled power supply pledge’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/adc-tackles-tinubu-apc-over-unfulfilled-power-supply-pledge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T18:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adc-tackles-tinubu-apc-over-unfulfilled-power-supply-pledge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to answer for President Bola Tinubu's failure to keep his 2023 campaign promise regarding electricity, stating that no amount of political spin can erase his commitment to the Nigerian people. The ADC's Media and Publicity Director, Kola Ologbondiyan, criticized the APC's attempts to reinterpret Tinubu's remarks, saying the statement \"Don't vote for me for a second term if I fail to deliver electricity\" was a clear promise made during the 2023 presidential campaign. The opposition party argues that Tinubu's administration has instead increased electricity tariffs, caused persistent power outages, and maintained unreliable power supply through estimated billing. The ADC-PCC also accused the government of creating unequal tariff bands without guaranteeing reliable power supply for consumers. It highlighted the negative impact of higher electricity costs on businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, which have had to ration power to reduce expenses. The opposition council further criticized the Presidential Metering Initiative, saying its implementation has fallen short of expectations, with distribution companies still issuing estimated bills to consumers. The ADC-PCC dismissed the APC's reliance on the Electricity Act and government bond programs, insisting that legislative reforms and financing arrangements could not replace actual electricity supply. They emphasized that Nigerians need working electricity, not more explanations or publicity. The council urged the APC to directly address Tinubu's campaign commitment during the upcoming January 16, 2027 elections, rather than dilute its meaning. The electricity issue has long plagued Nigeria's power sector, marked by inadequate generation, transmission constraints, distribution inefficiencies, liquidity problems, and frequent grid collapses. While previous administrations have introduced reforms and promises to improve electricity supply, the ADC-PCC maintains that the central issue is whether Nigerians now enjoy more reliable and affordable electricity.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has challenged the All Progressives Congress to account for President Bola Tinubu’s failure to fulfil his 2023 campaign promise on electricity, insisting that no amount of political explanations can erase his commitment to Nigerians. The opposition party recalled that the president had made an unequivocal pledge that Nigerians Read…",
  "key_points": [
    "ADC challenges APC over Tinubu's unfulfilled electricity promise",
    "APC attempts to reinterpret Tinubu's campaign remarks as spin",
    "ADC-PCC criticizes estimated billing and tariff hikes causing power outages"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}