Nigerian Woman Laments Power Failures: "Under 16 Years of PDP, the National Grid Never Collapsed Like This"

A Nigerian woman has voiced her frustration and disappointment over the worsening power supply in the country, particularly under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a poignant remark, she reflected on the power stability during the 16-year rule of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), contrasting it with what she describes as the “unstable” and “chaotic” power situation under Tinubu’s government, which has seen the national grid collapse more than a hundred times in just 18 months.

Her comments come in the wake of yet another national grid failure that left large parts of the country without power for hours, exacerbating the ongoing electricity crisis that has plagued Nigeria for decades.

Nigeria’s National Grid has experienced multiple collapses in recent months, with the latest occurring just last week. The grid’s repeated failures have had devastating effects on homes, businesses, healthcare facilities, and essential services across the country. Despite various promises from successive governments to resolve the issue, the problem persists, with no clear solution in sight.

This latest collapse has further fueled discontent among Nigerians, especially those who have watched the power sector deteriorate under the current administration. While the power outages and grid failures have been a long-standing problem, the frequency and severity of these collapses have noticeably increased under Tinubu's leadership.

The Nigerian woman, who chose to remain anonymous, recalled that during the 16 years of PDP leadership, the country didn’t face the frequent grid collapses that have become all too common today. While the PDP government was certainly not without its own share of criticisms regarding corruption and inefficiency, she remarked that the power grid was not as prone to failure during that era.

"I can scarcely recall instances of the national grid collapsing under the 16 years of the so-called 'corrupt PDP'," the woman said in an emotional post shared on social media. "But in just 18 months under the dubious and stolen mandate of Tinubu, the grid has failed over a hundred times. This is unacceptable."

Her comments underscore the growing sense of frustration among Nigerians who are grappling with worsening power cuts. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the national grid has collapsed 108 times in the 18 months since Tinubu took office, a stark increase compared to previous years.

The woman’s statements reflect the sentiments of many Nigerians who have criticized Tinubu's government for its failure to address the country’s chronic power shortages. While the president and his administration have made efforts to implement reforms and attract foreign investment to the power sector, critics argue that the country’s energy infrastructure continues to deteriorate under their watch.

"Under the PDP, there were problems, but the grid didn’t collapse this often. Now we are living in the dark almost every other day. How can a country that wants to move forward continue like this?" she lamented.

Her frustration echoes a wider narrative of dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of key national issues, particularly electricity, which is considered a critical enabler for economic development.

The woman also expressed deep concerns about the lack of accountability and transparency in the management of Nigeria’s power sector. Despite the billions of naira spent on various power projects and initiatives over the years, the national grid continues to suffer from regular breakdowns, raising questions about the mismanagement and corruption that might be fueling the crisis.

"Where is all the money going? We’ve been promised reforms, but all we get is darkness. It's time for the government to take responsibility and fix this issue once and for all," she said.

Her plea is part of a larger chorus of voices calling for immediate action on Nigeria’s energy crisis. Many Nigerians are urging the government to prioritize urgent reforms in the power sector, including the revamping of the national grid, investing in renewable energy, and ensuring greater oversight of private and public sector involvement in electricity generation and distribution.

Social media has erupted with discussions about the growing instability of the national grid. Nigerians have shared their frustrations online, with some calling for mass protests to demand better power supply and greater accountability from the government.

"At this point, it's clear that the problem is not just about the grid failing. It's about the complete collapse of governance and leadership in this country," one Twitter user posted in response to the woman’s statement. "The more they promise, the worse it gets. It's time to stop the excuses."

As the grid failures continue to plague Nigeria, the government faces mounting pressure to address the power crisis. The question remains: can the Tinubu administration break free from the cycle of power outages and provide lasting solutions to the energy crisis, or will Nigerians continue to suffer under an unreliable and crumbling national grid?

For now, Nigerians are left to contend with long hours of darkness, rising frustration, and a sense of helplessness, as the nation’s electricity grid — once a symbol of progress — continues to collapse under the weight of poor management and inadequate investment.

The call for urgent reform in the energy sector has never been louder. Will the government heed the cry of the people, or will the power crisis continue to worsen in the months and years ahead? Only time will tell.