Tinubu still committed to stable electricity — APC PCC
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Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 14:16
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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fulfilling his campaign promise of ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply, despite persistent challenges in the country’s power sector. Alake said Tinubu had identified estimated billing as a major challenge facing households and businesses and pledged to address it alongside other problems in the power sector to ensure stable and reliable electricity supply.
Context & Background
✦During the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu promised to ensure stable electricity supply across the country.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Sunday:In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, the council urged Nigerians to assess Tinubu’s electricity pledge in full context, including his promise to explain any failure to deliver before seeking re-election.2023:During the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu promised to ensure stable electricity supply across the country.2027:Consequently, opposition figures, including the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, among others, have seized on the persistent power crisis to criticise Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fulfilling his campaign promise of ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply, despite persistent challenges in the country’s power sector.
✦Alake said Tinubu had identified estimated billing as a major challenge facing households and businesses and pledged to address it alongside other problems in the power sector to ensure stable and reliable electricity supply.
✦During the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu promised to ensure stable electricity supply across the country.
Key Facts:Sunday: In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, the council urged Nigerians to assess Tinubu’s electricity pledge in full context, including his promise to explain any failure to deliver before seeking re-election.2023: During the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu promised to ensure stable electricity supply across the country.2027: Consequently, opposition figures, including the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, among others, have seized on the persistent power crisis to criticise Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.2023: A fair assessment of the pledge should consider the full statement alongside the administration’s record since 2023.
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring stable electricity supp
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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fulfilling his campaign promise of ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply, despite persistent challenges in the country’s power sector.
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In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, the council urged Nigerians to assess Tinubu’s electricity pledge in full context, including his promise to explain any failure to deliver before seeking re-election.