ONANUGA CHALLENGES OBI’S 10,000MW POWER PROMISE, SAYS NIGERIA ALREADY HAS 13,500MW CAPACITY

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has questioned former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s pledge to deliver 10,000 megawatts of electricity, arguing that Nigeria already possesses an installed generation capacity of about 13,500MW.

Onanuga said the country’s major challenge is not solely generation capacity but the broader issues affecting power transmission, distribution, and the efficient delivery of electricity to consumers.

According to him, public discussions on power sector reforms should take into account the distinction between installed capacity and the actual electricity supplied to homes and businesses.

He maintained that significant investments have been made in the sector over the years, although infrastructure constraints continue to limit the full utilization of available capacity.

The presidential aide's remarks came in response to comments by Obi regarding his plans for improving electricity supply and addressing Nigeria’s long-standing power challenges.

Analysts note that debates over power generation figures, transmission networks, and electricity access remain central to discussions about economic development and governance in Nigeria.

Industry stakeholders have consistently argued that improving the power sector will require coordinated investments across generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

The exchange adds to ongoing political discussions about policy proposals and strategies for solving Nigeria’s electricity supply challenges.