Kamala Harris Breaks Silence Following Defeat in US Presidential Election to Donald Trump

The committee identified several factors contributing to the management challenges of the power sector, including vandalism of power infrastructure, the absence of standby governors at power generation plants, uncoordinated maintenance schedules, and a shortage of skilled personnel.

In response, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the ministry would seek additional funding through the 2024 Supplementary Budget and the 2025 Appropriation Bill to address the financial needs of strategies aimed at curbing the persistent grid collapses.

Adelabu expressed hope that the ongoing issues with the Nigerian power grid could be mitigated through the implementation of comprehensive reforms.

He acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating, “This persistent grid collapse, which is deeply concerning and troubling to me personally as the Minister of Power overseeing this sector.”

He also mentioned that he would submit an amended report to President Tinubu to highlight the financial implications and support his funding request.

“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” she told her supporters at Howard University in Washington.

Harris also pledged a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump, emphasizing that respecting election results is what sets a democracy apart from a monarchy or tyranny.

“We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory,” Harris said in her speech at the Howard University in Washington. “I also told him that we would help him and his team with their transition and that we would engage in a peaceful transfer of power.”

“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say that the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting,” Harris said.

She also urged her supporters, especially young people, to remain resilient and not give up, despite their disappointment.

“Sometimes the fight takes a while. That doesn’t mean we won’t win,” Harris added.