Concerned about the incessant collapse of the national grid, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the causes of the collapse and ensure the punishment of any culprits.

In a statement made available to our correspondent in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker in the state, described the frequent collapse of the grid as “worrisome,” noting that it has occurred 12 times since January this year.

Oyintiloye, who emphasised the importance of electricity to the economy, said that the frequent collapse of the grid was having a negative toll on businesses in the country.

He said there was an urgent need for the president to find out what was responsible for the frequent collapse of the grid in order to restore sanity to the power sector.

Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), also said that for the grid to have collapsed 12 times within a year shows that something is wrong somewhere.

He said, “I believe that a presidential investigation into this matter will unravel what the problem is and the possible lasting solution to it.

“The country is blessed with all the resources needed to keep the grid running, so why the collapse all the time?

“The embarrassment must stop, and sanity must be brought back to the power sector for the sake of our economy. If an act of sabotage is involved, through investigation, that will be revealed,” Oyintiloye said.

He called for thorough punishment for anyone found culpable of sabotaging the efforts of the government in ensuring stable power supply.

He also urged the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to put in more effort to ensure that those responsible for the maintenance of the grid are up to their responsibilities.

Oyintiloye said that since Nigerians are already paying so much for electricity, they should be allowed to enjoy the benefits.

The Sun Nigeria