Northern Nigerians decry prolonged power outage, blast elected leaders

The prolonged power outage in Taraba State and across the Northeast has continued to spark frustration among residents, who are increasingly becoming critical of the elected leaders’ silence on the crisis.

For over a week, a widespread blackout left millions in Taraba and the surrounding states without power, stalling business operations, disrupting daily life, and raising concerns over a potential increase in crime.

An investigation by our reporter highlights a growing discontent within states affected by the outages, with many accusing the leaders, particularly those in the Northern Governors’ Forum, of inaction.

Despite the power cuts impacting both urban centres and rural areas, officials have yet to address the situation publicly, fueling anger and a feeling of neglect among residents.

A Community leader, Usman Milla, described the power situation as “unbearable,” warning that if not resolved soon, it could worsen security issues in an already…