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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has condemned the worsening electricity supply across Nigeria, saying it has undermined efforts and reforms in the country’s power sector.
The former lawmaker described the situation as a major source of distress for Nigerians and a significant setback to the Federal Government’s reforms in the power sector.
Oyintiloye said the situation has continued to deteriorate despite repeated assurances from authorities in the power sector. He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to end what he described as the hardship Nigerians are facing.
He noted that inadequate electricity supply is affecting both small-scale businesses and large industrial operators, as well as households, many of which, he said, cannot rely on even a few hours of power daily. He added that the problem has been compounded by the intense heatwave currently hitting the country, making living conditions more unbearable for many citizens.
He called on the president to constitute a panel to investigate the recurrent causes of national grid collapses and the persistent poor power supply, especially given the resources invested in the sector.
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“It is a terrible situation across Nigeria with persistent poor power supply. Many small-scale businesses and large industrial players are affected, while most homes cannot boast of even three hours of electricity supply daily for domestic use.”
Oyintiloye blamed the continued failures on a combination of factors including gas supply challenges, weak transmission infrastructure and chronic underinvestment along the power value chain. Oyintiloye warned that Nigerians are already groaning and that the situation could spark more widespread unrest if not urgently addressed.
The APC chieftain said several peaceful protests have already been recorded across the country, urging the federal government to move quickly to prevent them from turning violent. He also called for public clarity on whether the problem is due to structural failure or possible sabotage within the sector.
Oyintiloye said electricity is essential for households and business survival, and added that since the end of last year, the country has not experienced stable power supply despite government claims and investment.
He further said the high cost of fuel has made it more difficult for people using generators to cope with the poor electricity situation.
Oyintiloye, however, commended President Tinubu for initiating reforms across different sectors of the economy, while insisting that the power sector’s performance requires a thorough investigation and urgent corrective action.
