Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the frequent collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, warning that the situation contradicts the President’s 2022 campaign promise to deliver steady power in his first four years or not seek a second term. In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Obi noted that the national grid collapsed twice in January 2026 alone, while in 2025 it reportedly failed about 12 times. At this rate, we may soon hear of trips to Palau or Vanuatu while critical issues remain unattended at home,” he added. He further urged Nigerians to focus on demanding accountability and responsible leadership rather than being preoccupied with the next election. PUNCH Online reports that the national grid collapsed again on Tuesday, marking the second system failure in just four days in January 2026.

Source: Punch January 28, 2026 15:39 UTC