Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to deliver at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity within four years if elected president in 2027.
Obi made the pledge during a town hall meeting with supporters and stakeholders at the Classique Event Centre in Lagos, where he identified poor electricity supply as a major challenge to Nigeria’s economic development.
The event went ahead despite an earlier attack on the venue by suspected thugs. The former Anambra State governor also listed security and education among the sectors he intends to prioritise.
Obi outlines plans for electricity sector
Speaking at the gathering, Obi said his administration would declare an emergency in three critical sectors and pursue improved power generation, transmission and distribution.
He stated, “If we are elected, we will declare an immediate state of emergency on security, education and electricity. As I promised, we will generate, transmit and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity, because we want industrial work,”
Peter Obi compares Nigeria’s power supply with South Africa
Obi argued that Nigeria’s electricity deficit continues to affect businesses, industrial activities and employment opportunities. He referenced South Africa’s electricity capacity to illustrate the difference between the two countries.
The presidential candidate added, “I was in South Africa; they have over 40,000 megawatts of electricity and yet people are complaining they have no power when we have just 4,000 in Nigeria and we’re not complaining. This is the time for us to come out to complain,”
He maintained that reliable electricity would help revive local industries, create jobs and boost economic activity across Nigeria.
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