Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the recent national power grid collapse in Nigeria, calling it a “national shame” and a testament to leadership failure ¹. He emphasized the need for urgent reform, stating that the collapse exposes the fragility of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.
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Key Points:
- National Grid Collapse: The latest collapse has plunged a huge part of the nation into darkness.
- Leadership Failure: Obi attributes the collapse to leadership failure and policy implementation issues.
- Economic Impact: He highlights the importance of power supply to Nigeria’s economy, particularly for SMEs.
- Comparative Analysis: Obi compares Nigeria’s power generation to South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, noting the significant disparity.
Reform Call: Obi urges the government to prioritize measurable indices of development and provide a comprehensive reform to address the power crisis.
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This is not the first time Obi has spoken out on critical issues. He has previously condemned the spate of killings in Nigeria ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ and called for a safer nation.
