APC Campaign defends Tinubu’s power sector performance, says scorecard coming
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Dele Alake, the Council’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday, responding to public criticism of the president over the electricity pledge. Mr Alake said more than 1.5 million electricity customers had been metered under the initiative in the last three years.
Context & Background
✦The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has addressed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing, saying the pledge must be assessed alongside the administration’s record in the power sector and the qualification he attached to it ahead of the then 2023 presidential election.
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2023:The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has addressed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing, saying the pledge must be assessed alongside the administration’s record in the power sector and the qualification he attached to it ahead of the then 2023 presidential election.Sunday:Dele Alake, the Council’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday, responding to public criticism of the president over the electricity pledge.2023:At a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 general election, Mr Tinubu had promised to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges, particularly estimated billing, which he identified as a burden on households and businesses.
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Key Takeaways
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✦Dele Alake, the Council’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday, responding to public criticism of the president over the electricity pledge.
✦Mr Alake said more than 1.5 million electricity customers had been metered under the initiative in the last three years.
✦The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has addressed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing, saying the pledge must be assessed alongside the administration’s record in the power sector and the qualification he attached to it ahead of the then 2023 presidential election.
Key Facts:2023: The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has addressed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing, saying the pledge must be assessed alongside the administration’s record in the power sector and the qualification he attached to it ahead of the then 2023 presidential election.Sunday: Dele Alake, the Council’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday, responding to public criticism of the president over the electricity pledge.2023: At a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 general election, Mr Tinubu had promised to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges, particularly estimated billing, which he identified as a burden on households and businesses.2023: Mr Alake said a fair assessment of the pledge should consider the full statement and the administration’s performance since assuming office in May 2023.
Editorial Excerpt
The PCC says some commentaries reproduced Mr Tinubu’s campaign promise without including the part that he would give Nigerians adequate reasons if his administration failed to fulfil the estimated billing commitment before seeking re-election.
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Dele Alake, the Council’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday, responding to public criticism of the president over the electricity pledge.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Osogbo, All Progressives Congress, Osun State.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has addressed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated electricity billing, saying the pledge must be assessed alongside the administration’s record in the power sector and the qualification he attached to it ahead of the then 2023 presidential election.