Dismantle all cartels - Sowore suggests how FG can tackle corruption in power sector

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsCrime & Law

Dismantle all cartels - Sowore suggests how FG can tackle corruption in power sector

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate and human rights activist, suggested dismantling cartels, democratizing electricity, and delivering power to Nigerians as the solution to tackle corruption in Nigeria's power sector. He stated that corruption in the sector is vast and deeply entrenched, keeping Nigerians in darkness for decades. Sowore shared a podcast clip where a ruling party operative admitted the situation.

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