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According to a report by Daily Post on Saturday, June 20, 2026, Dino Melaye, former Kogi West Senator, has accused President Bola Tinubu of abandoning his earlier pledge to significantly improve electricity supply across Nigeria.
He made the remarks while addressing issues surrounding the current state of power supply in the country, insisting that the administration has shifted focus away from addressing the persistent electricity challenges facing citizens.
His comments centered on what he described as a disconnect between campaign promises and present policy direction.
According to Melaye, the president’s handling of the electricity situation reflects a departure from the expectations set during the political campaign period.
He claimed that Nigerians were led to believe there would be meaningful improvement in power supply, but argued that the reality has not matched those assurances.
He further suggested that the situation has remained largely unchanged, with many households and businesses still struggling with inconsistent electricity.
The former senator made the claims during an interview which he later shared on his official Facebook page on Saturday.
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In the interview, he used the platform to express dissatisfaction with recent developments around the federal government’s approach to energy provision.
He focused particularly on decisions he believes signal a shift in priorities away from national electricity improvement.
Melaye criticized the reported decision to install solar power systems at the Presidential Villa, describing the move as inappropriate in the current national context.
He argued that such an initiative sends the wrong message at a time when many Nigerians are still without reliable access to electricity.
He maintained that leadership decisions should reflect the urgent needs of the wider population rather than prioritize government facilities.
He further stated that the situation demonstrates a lack of sensitivity to the struggles of ordinary Nigerians who continue to experience inadequate power supply.
According to him, public expectations were that reforms in the electricity sector would first benefit citizens at large before being implemented in high-level government offices.
He maintained that the focus should remain on improving nationwide access to stable electricity.
In continuing his remarks, Melaye emphasized that leadership accountability should be measured by the extent to which promises are fulfilled, particularly in critical sectors like energy.
He reiterated that electricity remains one of the most pressing challenges in the country and suggested that visible government actions should align with the needs of the general population rather than symbolic installations in government residences.
He said: “He is such an insensitive president. I thought Nigerians should have light before you think of the villa but he is the most insensitive character I have seen”.
