The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has dismissed claims by the Imo State Government that it intends to carry out a major power outage in Imo State or across the South-East.
In a statement released on Sunday in Enugu, the Group Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, described the allegation as “baseless, unfounded, and completely untrue.”
The statement was titled “EEDC Debunks Allegation by the Imo State Government.”
Ezeh said the company’s attention was drawn to an announcement issued by the Imo Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba, who accused EEDC of planning a “massive electricity outage” to sabotage the state’s electricity projects.
According to Ezeh, the allegation has no merit.
“We advise our customers in Imo State and the general public to disregard this claim entirely. EEDC has no plan whatsoever to implement any major outage in the state,” he said.
He criticized the Imo Government for resorting to “propaganda” and attempting to divert attention from its own hostility toward EEDC operations.
Ezeh urged the state government to provide a conducive environment for licensed electricity operators rather than obstructing their work.
He cited an incident on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when armed policemen allegedly acting on the orders of the state government stormed the Egbu Station of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
According to him, the officers forced the operator on duty, at gunpoint, to shut down all feeders, plunging customers into darkness.
“What greater act of sabotage could there be?” he asked.
For clarity, Ezeh outlined two key points:
- EEDC has no plan to initiate any major outage in Imo State.
- The company remains committed to improving supply reliability and service quality across the state.
He added that if any outage occurs going forward, “the responsible party is clear,” insisting that the Imo Government should be held accountable for raising false alarms and making unverified accusations.
Ezeh reaffirmed that EEDC remains dedicated to providing sustainable and improved electricity distribution across Imo State and the entire South-East.
