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News Published February 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Peter Obi Drags Aso Rock Over Solar Switch

Former Presidential Candidate Questions Leadership As Presidential Villa Turns To Solar Power

A new controversy is brewing after plans emerged for the Presidential Villa to rely more on solar power. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has questioned the decision, asking what it means for Nigeria’s long-standing electricity crisis. Here's all you need to know.

Aso Rock wants to leave the national grid; that’s the big talk right now. The Presidential Villa is planning to rely more on solar power instead of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. The former presidential candidate called the move a failure of leadership.

Peter Obi said leaders should fix the electricity problem, not quietly step away from it. Nigeria’s power crisis has lasted for years. Now imagine the Presidency saying, “Let’s use solar instead,” everywhere don blur for Nigerians be that ooo. He said the government should repair the grid instead of just abandoning it. Obi also reminded Nigerians about past promises made about fixing electricity within a few years. For him, actions must match words. Nigerians just want steady light but e fit no dey like this. If the light goes off at the top, what happens to the rest?

Written by TheGildNews Team

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