Poor Electricity Supply Could Spark Nationwide Unrest — APC Leader

Poor Electricity Supply Could Spark Nationwide Unrest — APC Leader

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned that Nigeria’s worsening power supply crisis could escalate into violent protests if urgent action is not taken.

Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the former lawmaker described the current poor electricity supply in Nigeria as a major burden on citizens and a setback to ongoing power sector reforms.

Oyintiloye said the situation has deteriorated despite repeated assurances from authorities, leaving Nigerians to grapple with epileptic power supply, rising living costs, and declining business productivity.

He appealed to Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene, warning that public frustration is growing rapidly across the country.

According to him, households, small businesses, and industrial operators are among the worst hit, with many unable to access up to three hours of electricity daily.

The APC chieftain noted that the crisis has become more severe amid an ongoing heatwave in Nigeria, making it difficult for families to cope without reliable electricity for cooling.

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“It is a terrible situation across Nigeria, with persistent and worsening epileptic power supply. Many homes cannot boast of even three hours of electricity supply daily,” he said.

Oyintiloye identified key drivers of the crisis to include national grid collapses, gas supply shortages, weak transmission systems, and long-standing underinvestment in the sector.

He called on the Federal Government to set up an independent panel to investigate the recurring failures in the power sector and determine whether the challenges are due to structural weaknesses or possible sabotage.

The APC chieftain also urged the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to take urgent and practical steps to stabilise electricity supply and improve service delivery nationwide.

He warned that the growing dissatisfaction has already triggered protests over electricity shortages in parts of the country, cautioning that the situation could worsen if not addressed promptly.

“This epileptic power supply has led to a series of peaceful protests nationwide. I appeal for urgent intervention before these protests turn violent,” he added.

Oyintiloye further stressed that the high cost of fuel in Nigeria has compounded the crisis, making it increasingly difficult for households and businesses to rely on generators as an alternative source of power.

While acknowledging ongoing reforms by the Federal Government, he insisted that addressing Nigeria’s electricity challenges must be prioritised to prevent deeper economic hardship and social unrest.

The warning adds to growing concerns over Nigeria’s electricity crisis, with experts pointing to aging infrastructure, weak distribution networks, and funding gaps as major obstacles to stable power supply.

Poor Electricity Supply Could Spark Nationwide Unrest — APC Leader