The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has been criticised by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for providing insufficient electricity to the South East region of Nigeria.
IPOB denounced the EEDC for what they called “outrageous bills imposed on consumers” in a statement released on Monday. They also threatened to take legal action if the scenario continued.
IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, expressed the group’s concerns, stating, “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 statement highlighted the frustration among residents who continue to face escalating electricity bills despite enduring persistent power outages.
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“The wicked electricity billing or extortion and non-supply of electricity in the South East should no longer be acceptable,” Powerful emphasized, calling on South East Governors to take decisive action. He urged the governors to leverage recent electricity reforms initiated by the Federal Government to attract more reliable providers to the region.
Residents are facing more and more financial difficulties, thus IPOB asked governors to put Ndigbo welfare first by guaranteeing that they have access to cheap and dependable electricity. The organisation expressed disapproval of South East Governors’ alleged lack of communication with the EEDC about the dire situation of the region’s electrical supply.
“The company is bent on starving the South Eastern region of electricity at the same time impoverishing Ndigbo by outrageous electricity bills,” Powerful stated, echoing the sentiments of many residents who feel neglected by the current system. The statement underscored the need for urgent intervention to alleviate the suffering of the people.
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Growing dissatisfaction over what is seen as the South East region’s neglect of infrastructure and basic services is the reason behind IPOB’s call to action. The group’s position mirrors broader local worries about the standard of basic facilities and governance.
“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,” Powerful asserted, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to address the electricity crisis. The statement urged authorities to seize the opportunity presented by recent reforms to enhance service delivery and foster economic growth.
Residents are still optimistic that their complaints will be heard and that significant action will be taken to raise the standard of living in the area as the conversation goes on.
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