President Tinubu Pledges Reliable Power at Jigawa State Rally

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his commitment to providing reliable electricity to Nigerians during an All Progressives Congress rally at the Dutse Township Stadium in Jigawa State on Tuesday. Tinubu criticized the existing privatization model as ineffective and pledged a new approach to power supply, alongside goals to lower the cost of living, invest in healthcare, and strengthen the industrial base of the country.

These promises mirror commitments made before the 2023 election, when the president suggested Nigerians should not re-elect him if he failed to deliver constant power. Tinubu stated that the government would provide reliable power and expand job opportunities for real income earners.

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council challenged the president to account for these unfulfilled pledges. The council accused the administration of using recycled promises and divisive rhetoric to mask a lack of a credible scorecard, citing worsening insecurity, hunger, and rising living costs. The opposition further alleged that the administration has undermined democratic institutions and failed to deliver on agricultural initiatives, including the import of 2,000 tractors from Brazil.