Calls for the resignation of Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu have surged amidst the ongoing struggle with erratic electricity supply across Nigeria. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) shed light on the issue, attributing the dismal situation to a shortage in grid allocation due to gas deficiencies impacting generating companies.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, the EEDC addressed its customers, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the limited supply and assured ongoing efforts with partners to resolve the matter promptly. They appealed for understanding during this challenging period.
The persistent power crisis has exacerbated the hardships faced by Nigerians, already burdened by inflation and a weakened purchasing power of the naira. Frustrated citizens have taken to social media platform X to express their discontent, with many insisting that Adelabu should step down if he cannot effectively address the power challenges.
Below are some of their comments:
In a sane country, that guy called Bayo Adelabu would have lost his job. How can you be totally stiff and unproductive??
Your tenure has thrown the whole country into darkness and nothing has come out from your mouth. We used to have at least, 15 hours daily. Itโs now 4 in 2 days— TEMS (@big_temsx) February 13, 2024
Bayo Adelabu has to be the most incompetent personality i have ever seen in this life, as bad as the Buhari government is, electricity was never this bad under his minister, I sincerely want to know the criteria and parameters they use in appointing these people
— OMOTAYO Of Lagos ๐ฅ (@Tee_Classiquem1) February 13, 2024
They said this fan is only meant for girl not until Bayo Adelabu became minister of power pic.twitter.com/NTPMYuKE49
— ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค (@joejoeboy0) February 11, 2024
''No miraculous solution to power blackout''
-Bayo Adelabu,Minister of Power (APC)ME:Nearly 10 years ago, Fashola allegedly told Nigerians that a serious government will give Nigerians uninterruptible power in 6 months. pic.twitter.com/KeX6H9G77B
— chijiะพke, Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering(Affidavit). (@Ekwulu) February 9, 2024
Hon. Min. Of Power. Bayo Adelabu this is for you.
For the darkness, unbearable heat and untold hardship you have cost Nigerians. pic.twitter.com/CURAEYagUh— Yinka (@oshodi_giggs) February 13, 2024
Bayo Adelabu promised us stable electricity but gave us darkness and heat in return. Resign now if you can't meet up. pic.twitter.com/r21Sef3R4V
— Dare Salami (@Damilarewise) February 13, 2024
Honourable minister of power Bayo Adelabu resign you are not competent for this job.
— Samuel Jimoh (@oluwa_samuel) February 13, 2024
The most honorable thing to do is for Bayo Adelabu to step down. He has failed woefly.
— Ebuka (@Ebuka__042) February 13, 2024
It is my firm belief that the time has come for Bayo Adelabu to consider stepping down from his role as Minister of Power. The state of electricity in Nigeria has deteriorated significantly, and the lack of tangible solutions is deeply concerning. As Nigerians, we are weary ofโฆ
— Duke Of Akoko (Ph.D) ๐ (@Cb_Olusa) February 13, 2024
