Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has reacted to the announcement issued by the Imo State Government, accusing it of planned sabotage of power supply in the state.
Imo government made the allegation in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba.
The announcement alleged that “EEDC plans massive electricity outage in Imo to sabotage the State Government’s electricity project.”
DAILY POST recalls that days ago, armed security operatives, alleged to be working under the instruction of the Imo State government, had invaded the Transmission Company of Nigeria office in the state and forced staff on duty to shut down power.
As the row continues, the government is now claiming the EEDC was planning to sabotage power supply in the state.
However, in a reaction, the EEDC in a statement on Sunday by its Group Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, stated categorically that the allegation was baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of truth.
“We advise our esteemed customers in Imo State and the general public to disregard the claim in its entirety, as EEDC has no intention whatsoever to carry out any ‘major power outages’ in the state.
“It is unfortunate that the Imo State Government has chosen the path of propaganda as a means of diverting public attention and masking its longstanding hostility toward EEDC and its operations within the state.
“EEDC remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of electricity consumers. However, we urge the Imo State Government to provide an enabling environment for licensed operators to function effectively, rather than frustrating their operations through the use of state machinery.
“It is on record that on Saturday, 15th November 2025, armed policemen, allegedly acting on the instructions of the Imo State Government, stormed the Egbu Station of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and forced the operator on duty, at gunpoint, to shut down all feeders. This action plunged customers into total darkness. What greater act of sabotage could there be?” EEDC queried.
It added that for the avoidance of doubt, “There is no plan whatsoever by EEDC to carry out any major outage in Imo State.
“EEDC is committed to serving its customers and continues to make significant investments aimed at improving supply reliability and overall service quality across the state.
“However, we urge all our customers in Imo State to note that if any power outage occurs from this moment onward, the responsible party is clear. The state government, having raised false alarms and made unfounded, unverified, and baseless accusations against EEDC, should be held accountable.
“EEDC remains dedicated to its mandate and will continue working diligently to ensure sustainable and improved electricity distribution to customers in Imo State.”
