{
  "id": 2079734,
  "title": "NRM presidential candidate pledges 25,000MW power in 100 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nrm-presidential-candidate-pledges-25-000mw-power-in-100-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T05:50:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nrm-presidential-candidate-pledges-25000mw-power-in-100-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian presidential candidate Esther Okereke, a Nollywood actress and humanitarian, has promised to boost the country's power generation to 25,000MW within her first 100 days in office if she secures the 2027 election. Speaking to Arise TV, Okereke emphasized that tackling the power crisis would be her top priority, asserting that reliable electricity would aid in addressing other issues, including insecurity. She claimed that Nigeria already possesses the necessary professionals to improve the power sector, but they require the right mandate and support to achieve results. Okereke stated that her administration would pursue renewable energy and decentralized power generation while simultaneously fighting corruption and addressing personal interests within the sector. She defended her qualifications for the presidency, citing her humanitarian work and experience in managing businesses across different sectors. Okereke emphasized that her candidacy is a \"sacred assignment\" aimed at restoring the value of human life and suggested that Nigerians should consider an alternative after decades of male leadership.",
  "summary": "NRM presidential candidate, Esther Okereke, promises to boost Nigeria electricity generation to 25,000MW within 100 days if elected president in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/nrm-presidential-candidate-pledges-25000mw-power-in-100-days/",
  "key_points": [
    "Esther Okereke, Nollywood actress, pledges 25,000MW power in 100 days",
    "Focus on tackling power crisis as top priority for 2027 election",
    "Combines renewable energy, decentralized generation, and corruption fight"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Okereke's pledge to prioritize power generation and tackle the sector's corruption signals a potential shift in how presidential candidates approach Nigeria's longstanding energy challenges and the role of special interests.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NRM presidential candidate pledges 25,000MW power in 100 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nrm-presidential-candidate-pledges-25-000mw-power-in-100-days-2085868",
        "published": "2026-08-20T06:34:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}