You Don’t Need to Know How’ — Peter Obi Stands Firm on 10,000MW Electricity Pledge

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended his promise to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts within four years, insisting that voters should judge him by his record of performance rather than demand a detailed public roadmap.

Obi made the remarks during an interview with broadcaster Rufai Oseni, where he was repeatedly asked to explain how he intended to achieve the ambitious target if elected president.

When pressed to provide specifics on his strategy, the former Anambra State governor declined, arguing that leadership is ultimately measured by credibility, competence and the ability to deliver results.

“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 during the interview.

He maintained that his track record in public office should give Nigerians confidence in his ability to fulfil his promises, stressing that improving the country’s electricity supply remains one of his key priorities.

“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.

As Oseni continued to seek details of the proposed plan, Obi stood by his position, insisting that the electorate should focus on whether they believe he can deliver on his commitments.

“They don’t need to know. They need to believe in me,” he added.

The former governor also criticised successive administrations over what he described as the slow pace of progress in Nigeria’s power sector. According to him, no new government-owned power plant has been commissioned since 2015, a situation he said has contributed to the country’s persistent electricity challenges.

Obi compared Nigeria’s performance with that of countries such as Indonesia, India and Egypt, which he said have significantly expanded their power generation capacity over the past decade.

He argued that increasing electricity output is achievable with the right policies and leadership, describing the task as “not rocket science”.

According to Obi, he has studied successful power sector models in other countries and understands the reforms and investments required to replicate similar progress in Nigeria.
“My commitment is that I will deliver it. I have my name on it,” he said, reaffirming his confidence in meeting the target if given the opportunity to lead the country.