Make Electricity a Deciding Issue in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

I believe stable electricity should be one of the defining issues of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Reliable power would help mechanics, barbers, manufacturers, hospitals and digital workers grow their businesses without spending heavily on fuel for generators. Despite repeated promises, the power supply remains poor. A 2024 survey across nine states found that grid-connected households received an average of 6.61 hours of electricity daily. Average grid generation was still about 4,102 megawatts in August 2026, far below what a country of Nigeria’s size needs. India expanded household electrification through public investment in substations, transformers, feeders and distribution lines. South Africa has also reduced nationwide load shedding through reforms, private generation and repairs to existing plants. Nigeria can learn from both examples. The Electricity Act gives states greater authority to develop power markets. Governors and presidential aspirants should publish clear, costed plans for generation, distribution, financing and timelines. Nigerians deserve to judge leaders by the electricity that reaches homes, workshops and businesses.

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