2027: Obi pledges 10,000 MW of power and declares an emergency on corruption

Author: Chinedu AdonuPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
2027: Obi pledges 10,000 MW of power and declares an emergency on corruption

Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, pledged at a town hall meeting in Enugu to generate, transmit and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity if elected in 2027. He also promised emergency action on education and corruption, along with primary healthcare services in every ward. Obi vowed to tackle insecurity and make public spending and borrowing more transparent, and challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for his record and the use of borrowed funds.

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