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Tinubu Did Not Promise 24-Hour Electricity

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The Presidency has rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised Nigerians uninterrupted 24-hour power supply during his 2023 electioneering campaign.

Key Highlights:

  • Presidency says Tinubu never promised 24-hour power.
  • Bayo Onanuga called such claims misleading.
  • Tinubu promised better electricity and an end to estimated billing.
  • Government cites power-sector reforms and expanded metering.
  • Challenges in transmission and pricing remain.

Special Adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claim as misleading, accusing some political opponents of twisting Tinubu’s campaign remarks.

Onanuga explained that Tinubu’s promise was focused on improving power supply and ending estimated billing, not guaranteeing round-the-clock power nationwide.

He quoted Tinubu as saying: “Whichever way, by all means necessary, you will have electricity, and you will not pay for estimated bills anymore.”

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The presidential aide added that the administration had introduced reforms in the power sector, including the signing of the Electricity Act, which allows states to participate in electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

He also said the government had increased efforts to provide prepaid meters and expand solar power projects to schools, hospitals and markets.

However, the Presidency acknowledged that challenges remain, especially in transmission infrastructure and electricity pricing, saying work was ongoing to improve the sector and attract investment.

The statement comes amid renewed political debate over campaign promises and the state of Nigeria’s electricity supply.

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