The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has swiftly responded to an announcement by the Imo State Government, which accused the power firm of deliberately planning to sabotage the state’s electricity supply.
The allegation was formally made by the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, in a statement that claimed: “EEDC plans massive electricity outage in Imo to sabotage the State Government’s electricity project.”
This latest development continues a deepening row that recently saw armed security operatives, allegedly working under instruction from the Imo State government, invade the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) office in the state and forcibly shut down power. Following that incident, the government has now leveled the charge that EEDC is planning to undermine supply.
In its robust reaction, the EEDC, through a statement on Sunday, the 23rd of November, 2025, issued by its Group Head, Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, stated categorically that the allegation was baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of truth.
The power company strongly advised the public: “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.”
EEDC then accused the State Government of intentional distraction: “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.”
While asserting its commitment, EEDC said: “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.”
The EEDC proceeded to offer a strong counter-query regarding the previous incident: “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.
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The company re-emphasized its position: “There is no plan whatsoever by EEDC to carry out any major outage in Imo State.” It reaffirmed that “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.”
Finally, EEDC directed consumers to assign blame if blackouts occur moving forward: “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.”
The statement concluded with a pledge: “EEDC remains dedicated to its mandate and will continue working diligently to ensure sustainable and improved electricity distribution to customers in Imo State.”