The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has sparked debate after insisting that Nigerians do not need to know how he intends to deliver 10,000 megawatts of electricity if elected president in 2027.
Obi made the remark during a tense interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, who repeatedly pressed him to explain the roadmap behind his ambitious promise to transform Nigeria’s troubled power sector.
Asked to provide details on how his administration would achieve the target within four years, the former Anambra State governor declined, arguing that voters should judge him by his track record rather than demand a public breakdown of his plans.
“No, no, no, I’m not going to tell you how. It is not for you to know how. It is for you to look at the man who is saying this,” Obi said.
Despite persistent questioning from the host, Obi remained firm, maintaining that credibility and past performance should be the basis for public trust.
“I have said, and I repeat, that in four years we will generate, transmit and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity,” he stated.
When Rufai continued to demand specifics, Obi doubled down on his position.
“They don’t need to know. They need to believe in me,” he said.
The comment has already generated reactions online, with critics questioning why a presidential candidate would withhold details of a key campaign promise, while supporters argue that leaders should ultimately be judged by their ability to deliver results.
Obi also took a swipe at successive administrations, claiming that no new government-owned power plant has been commissioned since 2015. He contrasted Nigeria’s electricity performance with countries such as Indonesia, India and Egypt, which he said have dramatically expanded their generating capacity over the same period.
According to Obi, boosting Nigeria’s power output is “not rocket science,” insisting that he has studied successful models across the world and understands what is required to replicate them locally.
“My commitment is that I will deliver it. I have my name on it,” he declared.
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