Peter Gregory Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, responded to reports of Tanzania shutting down five hydroelectric stations due to excess power supply. According to Obi’s post on his official social media handle, Tanzania took this step because they already had sufficient electricity to power their major cities and provide access to rural areas.
In his statement, Obi highlighted Tanzania’s decision to close the hydroelectric stations as a strategic move to manage their electricity production efficiently. He emphasized the importance of providing adequate power supply to both urban and rural areas, echoing Tanzania’s approach to balancing their energy distribution.
Following Obi’s post, there were various reactions from social media users, expressing their opinions on Tanzania’s energy management strategy and its implications for other African countries. Some users commended Tanzania’s proactive approach, while others raised questions about the effectiveness of similar measures in their respective countries.
