Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has criticised opposition figures over the state of the country’s electricity sector, accusing past leaders of mismanaging its privatisation and leaving citizens in prolonged darkness.
Speaking on Tuesday, Tinubu said previous administrations handed over a power system that has failed to deliver reliable electricity, blaming them for ongoing challenges in the sector.
“We have leaders who have privatised electricity that is not working. They gave us darkness,” the president said, adding that his administration is working to reverse the situation and build “a nation of bright hope and joyful people.”
Tinubu also took aim at opposition critics, questioning their commitment to democratic principles.
“They don’t even believe in the democracy they preach. Don’t pay attention to them,” he said.
The president’s remarks come amid continued public frustration over inconsistent power supply in Africa’s largest economy, where electricity shortages remain a major constraint on economic growth and daily life.
Successive governments have faced criticism over the handling of Nigeria’s power sector, particularly following its privatisation in 2013, which was intended to improve efficiency but has struggled to meet expectations.
