IPOB Threatens EEDC Over Poor Power Supply

If EEDC can't provide light or stop extortion in their billing system, it should be kicked out of the South East Region permanently and replaced.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in the South East has been criticized by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for its inadequate electricity supply.

The pro-Biafea group also denounced the absurd bills that local customers were forced to pay and issued a warning that the EEDC could be forced to leave the South East.

IPOB accused EEDC of escalating electricity bills on a regular basis without supplying electricity to the public.

“EEDC should be kicked out of the South East Region permanently and replaced if it can't provide light or stop extortion in their billing system,” stated IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful in a statement released on Monday.

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“We don't see where an electricity distribution company will not provide light, yet keep increasing electric bills every month. Other electricity distribution companies in other regions of Nigeria are providing more reliable electricity, unlike EEDC.

“The company is bent on starving the South Eastern region of electricity at the same time impoverishing Ndigbo by outrageous electricity bills. EEDC is not keeping the light on, yet they keep increasing the bill for the people monthly. Ndigbo are paying for the light they are not consuming.

“The wicked electricity billing or extortion and non-supply of electricity in the South East should no longer be acceptable.

“South East Governors should be serious in providing good services and a conducive investment environment in our region for our people to continue to invest and grow their businesses. Govermors should take advantage of the recent electricity reform by the Federal Government of Nigeria and kick EEDC out of every state.

“The electricity reform has given each state power to generate and distribute electricity. South East Governors are free by law to bring more reliable electricity companies to come and invest and provide quality, reliable, and affordable electricity to Ndigbo.

“By now, one would have expected that the South East Governors would have summoned EEDC over the abysmal supply of light and outrageous billing.

“Particularly now that the economic situation in Nigeria is biting so hard on everyone, Governors should ensure that they reduce the suffering of Ndigbo that includes provision of reliable and affordable electricity.”