ABUJA — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined an ambitious roadmap for his administration, centered on a commitment to resolve the country’s long-standing electricity crisis within his first four years in office.
A Four-Year Power Roadmap
Speaking on Saturday following his formal declaration as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, Obi emphasized that energy security would be a cornerstone of his economic policy. He explicitly promised to increase Nigeria’s power generation and distribution capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW).
Obi criticized the current state of the nation's power sector, describing the reliance on approximately 4,000MW for a population exceeding 200 million as "completely unacceptable." He noted the stark disparity between Nigeria’s current output and that of its regional peers, specifically citing South Africa and Egypt, which generate and distribute over 40,000MW despite smaller populations.
"No Excuses" Governance
Addressing his supporters, the candidate stated that his administration would prioritize results over rhetoric. He promised a departure from the traditional cycle of governance that relies on excuses for infrastructure failures.
"This is something we have carefully studied. Give us four years and we will fix Nigeria’s electricity issue. We’ll raise Nigeria’s power supply to 10,000MW," Obi declared.
He further asserted that closing this massive energy deficit is critical to fueling industrial growth, supporting small businesses, and improving the quality of life for all Nigerians.
