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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations, CNCSOs, have jointly called for the immediate resignation of Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, citing incompetence and failure to address the country’s ongoing electricity crisis.


In a statement jointly issued by James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, National Secretary of CNCSOs, on Sunday, the coalition criticized Minister Adelabu’s tenure, describing him as “a round peg in a square hole.”

The groups argued that the Minister lacks the capacity to effectively manage the power sector, pointing to persistent electricity shortages that have plagued the country for decades.


According to the coalition, over 40% of Nigerians remain without access to electricity, while those connected to the national grid endure inconsistent power supply ranging between 2,000MW and 4,000MW—figures that have stagnated since the 1980s.


The statement further decried the economic repercussions of the power crisis, including business closures, job losses, and hindered economic growth.

The groups also faulted Minister Adelabu for not leveraging the Nigerian Electricity Act of 2023, which allows decentralized electricity provision and public-private partnerships to improve the sector.


“His inability to attract local and international investment has worsened Nigeria’s electricity challenges and undermined economic recovery,” the statement said.

The call for his resignation follows a recent report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, which documented three total grid collapses and two partial collapses in the last quarter of 2024.

Despite these failures, Nigerians, according to the coalition, paid a record N509.84 billion to electricity distribution companies in the same period, an increase from the N466.69 billion spent in the previous quarter. In total, the country experienced 12 grid collapses in 2024, further highlighting the depth of the crisis.


The CNPP and CNCSOs, also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redeploy Minister Adelabu to a different ministry within seven days, questioning his qualifications for the power sector.

They noted that his background lies in finance, hospitality, entertainment, agriculture, and real estate rather than energy management.

“His appointment appears to be a case of political patronage rather than merit, and his performance has validated our concerns,” the statement read.


Beyond the power sector, the coalition expressed broader dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, arguing that they have led to increased hardship and discontent among Nigerians.

While acknowledging the President’s commitment to national development, the groups warned that incompetent appointees threaten these efforts and erode public trust.

“The power sector is too vital to Nigeria’s progress to be left in the hands of individuals without the necessary expertise and vision. Minister Adelabu must resign or be reassigned immediately to prevent further damage to Nigeria’s economy and the well-being of its citizens,” the statement concluded.

The coalition vowed to continue monitoring and evaluating government ministries, departments, and agencies, ensuring that they serve the best interests of the Nigerian people.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/CNPP-Civil-society-groups-demand-resignation-of-minister-of-power-over-electricity-crisis

Lol. So apt. He cannot improve power and is just happy to make money by passing time in that office.

The power problem has been building for years; blaming one minister is unfair.

They are jokers

The president knows his ministers.... Made changes and sacked unproductive ministers before now.

Unlike Buhari who managed irrelevant ministers that this group kept quiet and said nothing.

The hypocrisy is loud.... they should return to their bush and hide there.

The country that appears to have been hired out to some individuals needs thorough checkup. Nigeria, if one is not careful, he will conclude that the country has no future.

I checked those guys defending this government on Nairaland and I realised that majority of them are not human beings at all. I supported Tinubu in 2023 but when I saw the handwriting on the wall, I have to check myself again. How will u support a government that took away the happiness of the masses. Things are becoming harder on daily basis. No progress whatsoever but the president and his wife are moving about with convoy of over 100 escort at a go. To what end? They are asking masses to continue to bear but they are sharing money on daily basis. If you are still supporting this government, just be ready for the curse of the masses.

Long overdue

You are making this kind of demand in Nigeria

Clowns everywhere 😂 better wake up 🤣

When you run a business where 80% of consumers are not paying anything or underpaying, you expect that business to succeed?

Okay

I agree. This is the 21st century

SoftSport:
The power problem has been building for years; blaming one minister is unfair.

very unintelligent comment typical of APC People

J

nairalanda1:


When you run a business where 80% of consumers are not paying anything or underpaying, you expect that business to succeed?

God bless u

The minister for power is just there to occupy space. Zero intellect and lacks foesight.

He's there on quota system, no more no less.

Why can the goverment contact Prof Barth Nnaji. The man that did wonders in the power sector.

Long overdue...the man has been pocketed by the Power cabals. He's only concerned with building hotels and buying lands all over Ibadan. Gross incompetence is an understatement!

helinues:
They are jokers

you are just an APC mining tool, nothing special but your work no easy at all

nairalanda1:


When you run a business where 80% of consumers are not paying anything or underpaying, you expect that business to succeed?

How did you arrive at the conclusion that 80% of customers are not paying?

If prepaid meters have been distributed as expected, won't people pay for the units they consume?!

There is no excuse that can be made on behalf of this people!

Bayo Adelabu is doing nothing, but Tinubu for his selfishness kept him.

nairalanda1:


When you run a business where 80% of consumers are not paying anything or underpaying, you expect that business to succeed?

You're a big fo'ol for this statement. Nigerians will definitely pay if they get value for their money.

Actually, the past dry season has been the first time in several years that there has not been any marked reduction in the power availability in my area compared to the preceeding rainy season.

That is a good improvement, though it may well be that some other people's experiences are different.

The challenges in electricity generation and distribution in this country are multi decade old. The country needs to spend tens of billions of dollars every year for the next 10 years or more.

Nigeria simply don't have that sort of money.

So whatever improvements there is in that sector is going to be inadequate.

HeatSeeker:
How did you arrive at the conclusion that 80% of customers are not paying?

If prepaid meters have been distributed as expected, won't people pay for the units they consume?!

There is no excuse that can be made on behalf of this people!

It costs 170 naira to produce a unit of power.

Band a consumers are 20% of the total.consumer base and pay above that.

Everyone else pays below that


Then pwc did a study which showed about 40% of consumers nationwide don't pay for power.

Simple and short

Forget about all these evil politicians, Join CBEX, make enough money to buy yourself at least 1.5KVA inverter. That's one of the realistic approach you can adopt. Believe me, nothing can come out of these vissionless leaders except pain. Na lie na lie a lot of people you can't imagine are cashing out big on USDT. For more info chat me up on zero7zero37238468.

[quote author=funshint the wise goat. post=134783654]You're a big fo'ol.[/quote]Thanks wise woman

James Eczema

Is the power problem just starting today?

Illiterate.

Don't blame the minister guy he's just playing the script they gave him to play. Nigeria government just love seeing citizens suffer. All they want is to make more money to share

The guy is an absolute and monumental disgrace. He should be sacked very dishonorably.

I just got in from where I went to inspect nepa wires. Cos it rained on Friday and no electricity since then. I've called my guy at the nepa office so much that I've become his friend.

Very stupid system in this country.

iwaeda:
Bayo Adelabu is doing nothing, but Tinubu for his selfishness kept him.

Because he is Bayo.

The same way... You were happy that Wike collapsed.

Sore losers and bitter souls

very GOOD.
ADELABU IS A THIEF.

A BANDIT A,B,C CRIMINAL

SoftSport:
The power problem has been building for years; blaming one minister is unfair.

leadership thrives on unfriendly waters
.....once given the cap.....you're spotted