Tinubu receives clapbacks as he promises Nigerians constant electricity if elected in 2023

Bola Tinubu to Nigerians to ensure a steady supply of electricity if elected Nigeria's next president has generated reactions on social media.

Speaking at a luncheon with business owners titled ‘business forward’ on Thursday in Lagos, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said:

"If I don’t give you constant electricity after the first 4 years of me being president, don’t vote for me when I come for 2nd term unless I gave you adequate reason why I couldn’t deliver"

The Lagos governor also said Nigerians would no longer pay estimated billing for electricity.

Estimated billing is a type of electricity payment system whereby the distribution companies (DisCos) do the billing without the aid of any meter (postpaid or prepaid). This usually results in over-charging customers for power consumed.

“By all means, you must have electricity. And you won’t pay for estimated billing anymore. When I become president, multiple exchange rates will go away. Write it down,” he said.

“My discussion today is to inspire so that the promise of today can be a reality tomorrow. We promise you, we will bring prosperity to Nigeria.”

Speaking further, the presidential candidate promised to take bold decisions that will turn the economy around, including removing fuel subsidies, saying Nigeria will not continue to subsidise fuel consumption in neighbouring countries.

He said he would convert challenges into opportunities for development.

“How can we be subsidising fuel consumption of Cameroon, of Niger, of Benin Republic. No matter how long you protest, we are going to remove subsidy. We can do it. We are educated enough,” Tinubu said.

His comment has generated some reactions on social media

papiijameh said: "Dem don Dey arrange ADEQUATE REASONS before he enter sef"

nachosantiago_5 wrote: "Now this is what I call a campaign, has Obi said this no.. we need politicians that will be direct just like Trump and other European president. Tell us what you will do if elected and the time frame. Obi must tell us his take on electricity and his time frame."

uweshievelyn commented: "No need sir. we prefer darkness over you anyways thanks for your help"

adewalewills_ commented: "We no they vote at all.. you done to lie give our parent.. we done wise"

__lxiv__ said: "We don’t even want you for 4 hours you’re asking for 4 years. Are we a joke to you please?" (sic)