Your excuses cannot light single home - Atiku knocks Tinubu over blackout
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home. Nigerians need light, not excuses."Across Nigeria, consumers are placed in Bands A, B, C, D and E and charged different rates.
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✦In many areas, Band A customers pay about N209.50 per unit before VAT."Rates for the other bands vary by state and electricity provider.
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Sunday:The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home.2027:No business should be left to pay more while receiving less.“The government now says it plans to end electricity subsidies from 2027, even as it insists there will be no immediate tariff increase.
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✦The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home.
✦Nigerians need light, not excuses."Across Nigeria, consumers are placed in Bands A, B, C, D and E and charged different rates.
✦In many areas, Band A customers pay about N209.50 per unit before VAT."Rates for the other bands vary by state and electricity provider.
Key Facts:Sunday: The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home.2027: No business should be left to pay more while receiving less.“The government now says it plans to end electricity subsidies from 2027, even as it insists there will be no immediate tariff increase.
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home.
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening electricity situation in the country.In a statement by his senior media aide, Phrank Shuaibu, on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home in Nigeria.He said Nigerians are tired of excuses and propaganda from the Tinubu administration, while millions of homes and businesses remain in total darkness.According to him, instead of fixing the power sector, the Tinubu government has continued to give excuses for its failure, despite increasing electricity tariffs."Tinubu's electricity excuses cannot light a single home.
