Ongoing blackouts across several Nigerian states have heightened demands for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
Over the past four months, electricity supply has remained erratic, with generation levels fluctuating between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts— far below the needs of a population exceeding 250 million.
As of March 29, 2026, electricity distribution companies received just 2,855 megawatts, highlighting the scale of the shortfall.
Electricity distribution companies (Discos) have attributed the situation to reduced generation, while generation companies (Gencos) blame gas supply constraints linked to mounting debts reportedly exceeding N4 trillion.
The crisis has left households and businesses struggling with unreliable power supply nationwide.
Amid public outcry, Adelabu recently apologized to Nigerians, acknowledging the sector’s challenges.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking at the All Progressives Congress convention, said the creation of Grid Asset Management Company, GAMCO, is a potential solution to address the sector’s financial and structural issues.
“Many of you are lamenting the problem of electricity; we are paying attention to it. The GAMCO will inject 150,000 MW into the electricity corridors,” he said.
However, many Nigerians argue that apologies and policy proposals are no longer sufficient, demanding immediate and tangible improvements.
There have been calls for Adelabu’s resignation and these calls have intensified.
Speaking to Daily Post, Eze Onyekpere, lead director of the Centre for Social Justice, called for Adelabu’s immediate removal, describing his performance as disappointing.
Onyekpere criticized the minister for lacking direction and innovation, insisting that his continued stay in office offers no value to the sector.
He also reminded President Tinubu of his campaign promise to improve electricity supply.
According to him, the current realities in the power sector fall far short of expectations, stressing that leadership in such a critical sector requires clear vision and decisive action.
He maintained that Adelabu should either resign or be relieved of his duties, emphasizing that broader reforms and competent leadership are ultimately more important than a mere change of personnel.
“He (President Tinubu) told us that if he doesn’t revive electricity sector, we should not vote for him for a second time.
“The minister (Adelabu) is a failure. And the unfortunate thing is that he wants to go and govern. He has no agenda for the power sector.
“He should either resign or get sacked.
“He’s got no ideas. No innovation,” Onyekpere told Daily Post.
