The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for failing to fulfill its campaign promise of providing uninterrupted electricity within four years of assuming office.

In a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, the ADC’s interim spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the government of betraying the trust of Nigerians, reminding citizens of Tinubu’s pledge to deliver 24/7 power supply, a central part of his 2023 presidential campaign.

“Today, we just want to take some time to remind President Tinubu that he promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years… Mr. President promised us 24/7 power. All by himself,” the statement read.

The party expressed concern that rather than improving the power situation, the country’s electricity challenges have worsened. It cited a 240% increase in electricity tariffs since the start of Tinubu’s tenure and noted that the national grid has collapsed 12 times within the same period.

Additionally, the ADC highlighted that over 90 million Nigerians still lack access to stable electricity, with many experiencing only 4 to 6 hours of power daily under the current Band A–E tariff system. In rural areas, approximately 50 million households remain off-grid, depending on generators and other alternative energy sources.

“In 26 months, there has been no major power sector reform, no clear roadmap, and no sense of urgency,” the ADC stated, adding that the administration has remained largely silent on the widespread hardship caused by energy poverty.

The party concluded with a reference to a past campaign statement by President Tinubu: “You once said: ‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me.’ Well, Nigerians are listening. And come 2027, we intend to grant your wish.”

President Tinubu had previously pledged comprehensive reforms in the power sector, focusing on modernisation, decentralisation, and capacity expansion. However, civil society groups and political observers have voiced concerns over the slow pace of progress nearly halfway into his first term.