The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has strongly dismissed allegations by the Imo State Government that it is plotting a massive electricity outage to undermine the state’s power project.
In a public announcement signed by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, the government alleged that “EEDC plans massive electricity outage in Imo to sabotage the State Government’s electricity project.”
But in a swift rebuttal on Sunday, the company described the claim as “baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of truth,” urging residents of Imo State to ignore what it called a deliberate falsehood.
“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,” the distribution company stated in the release signed by its Group Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh.
The company accused the Imo State Government of engaging in propaganda, alleging that the state has consistently demonstrated hostility toward the company and its operations.
“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,” the power distributor said.
EEDC Alleges Armed Shutdown at TCN Egbu Station
In a startling counter-allegation, EEDC disclosed that on Saturday, 15th November 2025, armed policemen—“allegedly acting on the instructions of the Imo State Government”—stormed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Egbu Station 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?” the company queried.
No Planned Outage, Company Insists
Reaffirming its stance, the distribution company provided a clear breakdown:
- “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, the company warned that should any outage occur going forward, the public should hold the state government responsible.
“If any power outage occurs from this moment onward, the responsible party is clear,” the statement read.
“The state government, having raised false alarms and made unfounded, unverified, and baseless accusations against EEDC, should be held accountable.”
Despite the rising tension, the company reaffirmed its commitment to improving electricity distribution in Imo State.
“EEDC remains dedicated to its mandate and will continue working diligently to ensure sustainable and improved electricity distribution to customers in Imo State,” Ezeh concluded.
