Persistent electricity outages across Nigeria have intensified calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, as frustration grows over poor supply.
Over the past four months, power generation has fluctuated between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts—far below national demand. As of late March 2026, distribution companies received just 2,855 megawatts, underscoring the severity of the shortfall.
The crisis has been linked to gas supply constraints and mounting debts of over N4 trillion owed to generation companies, leaving households and businesses struggling nationwide.
Despite Adelabu’s recent apology, many Nigerians say words are no longer enough, demanding immediate improvements in electricity supply.
Some experts, like Eze Onyekpere, have called for the minister’s removal, describing his performance as lacking direction and innovation. Others, including Professor Wumi Iledare, argue that the crisis is rooted in systemic governance failures rather than individual leadership.
Meanwhile, Tinubu has proposed the creation of the Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) as part of efforts to reform the sector, though public confidence remains low.
Analysts say lasting solutions will require structural reforms, better coordination, and improved investment in the power sector rather than just a change in leadership.
