By|Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja
Fresh revelation has emerged over Nigeria’s ongoing energy challenges as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of re-approving a ₦3.3 trillion budget allegedly first sanctioned in May 2024.
The accusation was made by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, following a widely discussed incident described as a “no light” stopover disruption at Plateau Airport.
In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Abdullahi claimed that the president’s response to the airport incident raises questions about policy consistency and transparency.
“After the ‘no light’ stopover disaster at Plateau Airport, President Tinubu’s response appears to be re-approving the same ₦3.3 trillion budget he approved in May 2024.
Is it that he forgot, or is this propaganda taken too far?” he wrote.
The remarks have since sparked debate across political and public circles, with critics questioning whether the move reflects administrative oversight or a broader communication gap within the government.
The reported airport disruption, linked to power supply issues, has further intensified concerns about Nigeria’s persistent energy crisis and its impact on critical infrastructure.
Bayo Onanuga in a statement released on Sunday,April 5, 2026, announced the sum of 3.3 Trillion Naira power Debt approved by President Tinubu.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, described the development as a renewed hope for millions of Nigerians who have endured years of unreliable electricity supply.
According to the statement, the payment plan is designed to settle long-standing debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debts, which accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025, have significantly hindered the performance of the power sector for over a decade.
After a comprehensive verification process, the Federal Government agreed on ₦3.3 trillion as a full and final settlement, signaling what officials describe as a transparent and decisive resolution to the crisis.
According to Onanuga, the implementation of the plan is already underway. So far, 15 power generation companies have signed settlement agreements totaling ₦2.3 trillion. The government has raised ₦501 billion to support the initiative, with ₦223 billion already disbursed and additional payments in progress.