Nigeria, March 26 -- At a time when many Nigerians are at a loss over the cause of the recent electricity outage, coming amid intense heat, economic strain, and the rising cost of petrol needed for alternatives, I came across what appears to be an intervention by the outspoken former senator, Dino Melaye, attempting to offer an explanation. This was followed by a different account from the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, just as the month of April approaches.

In discussing both perspectives with Nasiru Mohammed, who sought my view, I noted that Melaye may not be entirely objective, while the minister, on his part, may be cautious, perhaps even restrained in admitting government shortcomings. Between the two, one is left to wonder wh...