Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu attributes reduced public outcry over petrol price hikes to improved electricity supply, suggesting Nigerians are using less petrol for generators. His comments sparked debate on social media, with many citizens disputing the extent of electricity improvements and questioning his awareness of their daily struggles.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently claimed that Nigerians are less vocal about the rising cost of petrol due to improvements in the nation’s electricity supply. During an event in Lagos, Adelabu explained that enhanced power availability has reduced the demand for petrol to fuel generators, which he suggested has contributed to fewer public complaints about fuel price increases.
Adelabu asserted, “People don’t need to buy petrol again as much as they used to for power. That’s why the noise is even at this level. If they had to go to the filling stations to buy petrol at N1,000 per liter just to have electricity, we would have even had louder noise from the public.”
His remarks, however, have sparked mixed reactions on social media. Many Nigerians, while acknowledging that electricity has improved in some areas, express frustration that consistent power remains elusive. Users on social media criticized Adelabu’s statement, with comments highlighting ongoing issues with grid stability and concerns about electricity access in lower-income areas. Others questioned the minister’s awareness of the everyday challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, particularly in regions where power outages persist.
