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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over what it described as the administration’s failure to deliver on its campaign promise of providing uninterrupted electricity to Nigerians within four years.

In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, interim spokesperson of the coalition-backed ADC, reminded the president of a statement he made during his campaign — where he vowed to ensure constant power supply, and urged Nigerians not to vote for him in a second term if he failed.

“Today, we just want to take some time to remind President Tinubu that he promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years. Yes, that’s right — Mr. President promised us 24/7 power. All by himself,” Abdullahi stated.

He went on to accuse the Tinubu administration of worsening the country’s power woes, citing rising tariffs and consistent grid collapses. According to him, electricity tariffs have increased by 240% since Tinubu assumed office, while the national grid has collapsed 12 times during the same period.

Good morning, Nigerians,

Today, we just want to take some time to remind President Tinubu that he promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years.

Yes, that’s right, Mr. President promised us 24/7 power. All by himself.

Yet today, the facts speak louder than… pic.twitter.com/LDxw5UeK9E

— Bolaji Abdullahi (@BolajiADC) July 20, 2025
Abdullahi also highlighted that over 90 million Nigerians still lack access to electricity, with many only receiving between 4 to 6 hours of power daily under the controversial Band A–E tariff system. In rural areas, he said, most of Nigeria’s estimated 50 million families remain entirely off-grid.

“In 26 months, there has been no major power sector reform, no clear roadmap, and no sense of urgency,” he said, lamenting that millions of Nigerians still rely on generators and mobile kiosks to power their daily needs.

The post concluded with a pointed reminder of Tinubu’s campaign rhetoric: “You once said: ‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me.’ Well, Nigerians are listening. And come 2027, we intend to grant your wish.”

President Tinubu had made power sector reform a key component of his 2023 campaign, promising modernisation, decentralisation, and increased generation capacity.

However, critics and civil society groups have continued to decry the slow pace of reform and the impact of rising tariffs amid unreliable supply.

JASONjnr:
ADC should without shame turn to Atiku and ask him what he did with the 16b naira he embezzled during his time as the VP which was meant for the power sector to provide steady power supply across Nigeria..... Before throwing sheds on a hardworking president.

The people in ADC had held power and they did absolutely nothing during their time.... forming a coalition to overthrow Tinubu for them to take over power shows how low they think of Nigerians.

The post concluded with a pointed reminder of Tinubu’s campaign rhetoric : “You once said: ‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me. ’ Well, Nigerians are listening. And come 2027, we intend to grant your wish.”

Tinubumustgo:
Nigerians are easily brainwashed by the leaders with fake promises they can't deliver

JASONjnr:
ADC should without shame turn to Atiku and ask him what he did with the 16b naira he embezzled during his time as the VP which was meant for the power sector to provide steady power supply across Nigeria..... Before throwing sheds on a hardworking president.

The people in ADC had held power and they did absolutely nothing during their time.... forming a coalition to overthrow Tinubu for them to take over power shows how low they think of Nigerians.

SmartPolician:
Tinubu actually said we shouldn't vote for him again if he doesn't fix power. I hope he does before 2027.

Validated:
Correct, he created RENEWED DARKNESS with exorbitant bills.

SusanOpeyemi:
Please remind us the years Atiku was the president and commander in chief! Last time I checked, this is topic about how Tinubu promised us electricity 24/7. And not about his vice president.

Ofunaofu:
In 2027, Nigerians will have no choice but to respond the only way they should: by not voting for him, since he failed to fulfill his promise to provide them with electricity

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— Kemisola (@Stainlesz05) July 20, 2025

Validated:
Correct, he created RENEWED DARKNESS with exorbitant bills.

pic.twitter.com/3ysQhlKP2O

— Kemisola (@Stainlesz05) July 20, 2025

SusanOpeyemi:
Please remind us the years Atiku was the president and commander in chief! Last time I checked, this is topic about how Tinubu promised us electricity 24/7. And not about his vice president.

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— Kemisola (@Stainlesz05) July 20, 2025

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— Kemisola (@Stainlesz05) July 20, 2025

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— Kemisola (@Stainlesz05) July 20, 2025

JASONjnr:
ADC should without shame turn to Atiku and ask him what he did with the 16b naira he embezzled during his time as the VP which was meant for the power sector to provide steady power supply across Nigeria..... Before throwing sheds on a hardworking president.

The people in ADC had held power and they did absolutely nothing during their time.... forming a coalition to overthrow Tinubu for them to take over power shows how low they think of Nigerians.

Ofunaofu:
In 2027, Nigerians will have no choice but to respond the only way they should: by not voting for him, since he failed to fulfill his promise to provide them with electricity

JASONjnr:
ADC should without shame turn to Atiku and ask him what he did with the 16b naira he embezzled during his time as the VP which was meant for the power sector to provide steady power supply across Nigeria..... Before throwing sheds on a hardworking president.

The people in ADC had held power and they did absolutely nothing during their time.... forming a coalition to overthrow Tinubu for them to take over power shows how low they think of Nigerians.

Ofunaofu:
In 2027, Nigerians will have no choice but to respond the only way they should: by not voting for him, since he failed to fulfill his promise to provide them with electricity