The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Ralphs Nwosu, has blamed the incessant power failure in the country on the present administration’s lack of vision, capacity and failure to formulate sustainable policies and governance model for the power sector.
He said the incumbent administration fails to make requisite investment in renewable energy and strengthening of the nation’s weak power infrastructure to efficiently distribute the paltry megawatts being generated.
His reaction came on the heels of over 48 hours of electricity blackout nationwide witnessed last Friday due to grid collapse
In a statement,he lamented the concomitant negative effect of the development on the nation’s economy, especially the poor masses and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), amid a surge in fuel and diesel prices.
According to him,the national grid had remained epileptic with a mere 2,000 megawatts of electricity in the past month.
He also said while the installed power generation capacity of the country is about 12,522 megawatts, total output is still less than 3,500MW and with about 2,000 MW only available for distribution due to weak distribution infrastructure.
He added: “This is why Nigerians need to elect a competent government with the required political will to tackle its myriad of existential challenges, including power, in 2023.
“The ADC with its is array of young and dynamic leadership presents a credible alternative to the present failed political parties and their representatives in government that continue to push the country nearer the precipice of economic liquidation and state failure on daily basis.”
