Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party( LP) presidential candidate, has spoken out against Nigeria’s recurring National Grid collapses.
Kpakpando reports that Nigerians were on Tuesday plunged into darkness following another collapse of the national power grid.
Since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times. Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with its attendant blackouts, sparking reactions from Nigerians.
Reacting to the development,Obi emphasized the need for competent, capable leaders with a clear vision to transform the nation.
Obi expressed his concerns on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, pointing out the striking contrast between Nigeria’s struggles and South Africa’s recent achievement of seven months of uninterrupted power supply.