No intention to carry out power outage in Imo, South-East – EEDC
The Management of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it has no intention to carry out major power outage in Imo or any other states in the South-East as alleged by the Imo Government.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, on Sunday in Enugu, with the title: “EEDC Debunks Allegation by the Imo State Government”.
Ezeh said that the attention of the Management of EEDC had been drawn to a public announcement issued by the Imo State Government, and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba.
He said, “The announcement alleged that ‘EEDC plans massive electricity outage in Imo to sabotage the State Government’s electricity project.’
“EEDC wishes to state categorically that this allegation is baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of truth.
“We, therefore, 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.”
Ezeh said that EEDC remained committed to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of electricity consumers.
The spokesman, however, urged the Imo 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, Nov. 15, 2025, armed policemen, allegedly acting on the instructions of the Imo State Government, stormed the Egbu Station of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
“The armed policemen 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?
“For the avoidance of doubt, we state as follows: 1. There is no plan whatsoever by EEDC to carry out any major outage in Imo State.
“2. 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,” he said.
Ezeh urged all our customers in Imo 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,” he said.
The spokesman said that EEDC remained dedicated to its mandate and would continue working diligently to ensure sustainable and improved electricity distribution to customers in Imo and the entire South-East.
