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obonujoker:
The light situation in Lagos is worse than Afikpo please..

See heat everywhere. People sleeping outside till 12am where they put on their generators to use overnight

Which lagos? Which part of lagos do u stay?

Tjra:
No light since 2001?

Obasanjo spent close to $16B on electricity back in the days yet nothing to show for it.

Him and Atiku should be in jail as we speak.

Not that there hasn't been light at all, you hardly see light. You see light like once in a whole month, sometimes none in two months. Is that what you call light. I was there throughout from 23 December 2025 to 17th of January this year and I didn't see a single day with light. I went back on the 16th till month end on January yet no light.
The main issue is that there's a Sub station (133kva) being built there since Obasanjo time. And from information available ever since, the station was completely paid for. Check it out from 2001 till date they couldn't complete what was completely paid for

If you pase afipko a little, you are heading to Unwana, a village which host the akanu ibiam federal polytechnic. And then there is another place too like a village if you ride a little distance away from the institution, i think the name is Edda.

That Unwana, i nor sure say i see nepa-light for there.

Czarugo007:
DAVE UMAHI,YOUR DARLING MINISTER OF WORKS WAS A GOVERNOR THERE FOR EIGHT YEARS,THOSE ANTI OBI AND BAT WHY ARE YOU GUYS QUITE.

25 yrs and u singled Dave umahi out what about una darling pdp... what did they do for u guys? It really sadden..... Nigeria has a lot of problem so many issues to fix, it will take over 20yrs to get things back the way it's suppose to be. Dem no get senators or Rep for the place? Bloody politicians

What are those nepa pole I'm seeing there used for,are they for spreading clothes or what?

Justice for Afikpo.. Peter obi , Cubana , all the odogwu for East.. This is where they need your influence

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polycarp65:
Youths in the Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have staged a protest over what they described as more than 25 years of electricity blackout, declaring that there would be no electoral activities in the area until power is restored.

The protesters, who marched in large numbers, lamented that despite Afikpo producing high-ranking political office holders, including the deputy governor, federal and state lawmakers, local government officials, and commissioners, the area has remained without electricity.

Speaking on behalf of the Odinma Afikpo group, Mr. Charles Otu, a journalist and social activist, said elected representatives from the area must be held accountable, stressing that constructive criticism should not be misconstrued as negativity.

“We want Afikpo Light restored. That was after over a decade. Nothing changed. In 2019, we were promised by then Governor Umahi that before the 2019 elections, Afikpo Light would be restored.

“A five-man committee was set up, made up of Afikpo sons and daughters. To date, nothing has happened. In 2022, again, this agitation came through social media: we want Afikpo light restored.

"From 2022 till now, nothing has changed. The last episode was in 2024, when this same agitation started on Facebook. That was when a famous coinage of Agui, where a bold young man spoke and said the elected people should go to wherever this electricity is having problems and fix it. We have a 133 kV substation in Amasiri. They have been working on that substation since 2001.

“Somebody born in 2001 till now is 25 years old. The person is ready to become a mother if she's a woman. If he's a boy, he's done with the university and he's now asking for employment.

“Why is it difficult to energize the African substation? The governor of Ebonyi state, Mr. Francis Nwifuru, has intervened in this matter. Gave 208 million. In 2024, they told us, they said, "Look,"

“It won't take us three months. It won't take us three months. And this light will be restored. That was where we were in 2024. This is 2026. Two years after what has happened to our people. That's why we came,” Otu said.

The protest, however, was not without internal tensions, as some community stakeholders were accused of attempting to discourage the agitation, describing it as unnecessary criticism.

“They told us they had a general assembly. And they said they don't want people to write. We were waiting for the elders to come out plain and tell us what they meant.

“What did you say? It's criticism. Is it for me, a lawmaker, asking me, a journalist, why he made an event about Afikpo electricity where he represents me and he has been in the House of Representatives for 12 years? Is that what you call criticism? If that is what Afikpo has called criticism today, I am saying that it is not criticism. And I am saying that as a journalist, even if they say they are placing a fine of 100,000 for those who write,

“It is not going to affect me. I am a journalist, and I will not be stopped. I am not going to stop talking about it; I have talked about development issues in Ebonyi for 15 years. Those who know me very well know that in 2011, since my practice, right from Ebonyi Voice till now, you are my colleagues and should bear witness to me. I have always stood for developmental journalism. What will bring development? Is our world developed in darkness? The answer is no,” he said.

Another protest leader, Mr. Iheukwumere Okogwu Otu said the demonstration was aimed at sensitizing leaders to their responsibilities, emphasizing that criticism is an essential part of governance.

“Like, these are people. And it is not a new story that for over two decades, we've not had steady lights. And the bulk of this criticism is because of this lack of electricity. A boy, a girl, or a child that is up to 15 or 20 years old doesn't know what electricity is. If light comes up and the generator is not on, the boy of 15 years will be wondering where the light is coming from. That is how bad it is. And this is a town that has a House of Rep member, deputy appropriation chairman.

“Deputy governor, what do you call it, two House of Assembly members, three commissioners, and all that you have in government? And the place has been abandoned with normalized darkness in Afikpo. And the people you see here have reduced. We were over 2,000 in the morning because it's a matter of concern. No right-thinking person would just endure this situation,” Iheukwumere said.

He further decried the lack of human and capital development in the area, noting that many graduates remain unemployed while resources are allegedly mismanaged.

“And we are saying, without this power restoration, we are not voting and won't allow anybody to campaign.

“That is our resolve. No light. No vote. No light. No vote. So that is our resolve because we've traveled and we've seen how things work. Most of the persons you're seeing here, they have masters.

"Some even have doctorate degrees. And we have somebody in the House of Rep who's seen how jobs are being gotten; the advertisements you see online and in the newspaper have already been given. They share jobs now. Where is the one for our people, our constituency? Instead, they want to keep us especially in darkness because if 500 million can be budgeted for fish into the river, is it 2 billion or 3 billion that he cannot also do it the way he did it to achieve that 500 million for our electricity?

"So it's something that is confusing. And I don't know, most of us are just helpless, especially our elders. I don't know where and how this town, a town that houses the who's who, people who are courageous, people who are brave, and I don't know where they are.

"The promise I'm making to our people, even if it's only me, is the truth; I must continue to agitate, I must continue to ask for the things that are right for the people; I can't do otherwise,” he added.

A female protester, Lady Sheravin Mbe, also told reporters that Afikpo once enjoyed electricity decades ago, recalling efforts by a former lawmaker to restore power.

“You could imagine since 1970, I think from that time till now, it should be more than 49 years. What happened now? That our children, our grandchildren, would say we don't have need of this wire; I do tell them we once had light in Afikpo.

“They now ask me what happened now. I told them I don't know. But some so-called big fish in Afikpo. Because I know there's a lady here that wanted this light and stood firm to make sure that there's light in Afikpo. And her name is Maria Udewachi; her efforts were truncated because she is a woman,” she added.

The protesters insisted that their stance remains unchanged, warning that political campaigns and voting would be resisted if the electricity issue is not urgently addressed.

Observers say the development could have implications for upcoming local government elections and the 2027 general elections if the grievances remain unresolved.

Waste of entrusted energy, as if votes really get counted.

jamafa:
Nah Tinubu make dem no have light for 25yrs?

For the past 3 years, I only have power supply about 2 hours in 1 week. That is the same situation in many parts of the country. Tunubu's defender, is it your responsibility to provide the power?
Tunubu has borrowed more money than OBJ, YarDua, GEJ and Buhari combined in 3 years. Plus the subsidy money.
He must honor his promise. Promised made, promise kept. No light, no vote.

There's a community called Uli in Ihiala, Anambra State, they haven't had light for years now... Was there few days back and a boy of 6/7years has never experienced PHCN light since birth

Another one is Otulu community in Imo state (Ahiazu Mbaise), almost same number of years

Funny thing, these two communities have PHCN poles and wires all over the community.

In both communities, once 6 don knack, you go think say na midnight, everywhere don close, everybody don lock up

😏

It means you guys are too dangerous to have any dealings with...It's either there too much of witches amongst you...or a whole lots of you are too dark minded...

Not a good sign at all for you not to have light for freaking 25 years even if it's not stable...while you have all the means to bring electricity to your area but not just working out...that means alot...

Until LIGHT WORKERS are activated in Nigeria...we may never have stable electricity no matter how Governments try...Nigeria is a FRONTIER of BATTLE...right now it's a lock down for the Dark Entities...

That guy you see having a successful thriving business in your street either is one himself or his wife or his mother... he might know he might not know...Nobody is successful in Nigeria right now without them (I repeat this line)...not talk of Inside all our Markets...all the Top Politicians ...


However!

Everyone works for God including the MuMu Satan...

God created some creatures with..




This post will continue...

keemsleek:
Which lagos? Which part of lagos do u stay?

Lagos light is still erratic though may not be worse than it is at Afipko. In this age and time there are somethings we shouldn't even be discussing as a problem and that includes constant electricity; Lagos in particular. Our leaders are heartless.

25 years without electricity? Nigeria still in stone age.

bestman09:
No light in Afikpo for 25 years? For real?

That's not necessarily true. The power comes for 2 days, and goes for 2 weeks. It's been like that for years. I schooled briefly in ABSU 2004, visited Afikpo a good couple of times, and can tell you it was same problem as at 2004. I was in Afk in September/October last year, the problem was still there.

There's this Hospital, Mater Mesiricodia (I hope I got that correct), located towards Ozizza road. That whole area has been disconnected from the grid for many years. Pole fell, and the power company refused to fix it

Fortune109:
😏

It means you guys are too dangerous to have any dealings with...It's either there too much of witches amongst you...or a whole lots of you are too dark minded...

Not a good sign at all for you not to have light for freaking 25 years even if it's not stable...while you have all the means to bring electricity to your area but not just working out...that means alot...

Until LIGHT WORKERS are activated in Nigeria...we may never have stable electricity no matter how Governments try...Nigeria is a FRONTIER of BATTLE...right now it's a lock down for the Dark Entities...

That guy you see having a successful thriving business in your street either is one himself or his wife or his mother... he might know he might not know...Nobody is successful in Nigeria right now without them (I repeat this line)...not talk of Inside all our Markets...all the Top Politicians ...


However!

Everyone works for God including the MuMu Satan...

God created some creatures with..




This post will continue...

Actually, it's those witches that go to spoil the light coming to Afk. 2 days on, 2-4 weeks off. This is really witchcraft

Apus:
Lagos light is still erratic though may not be worse than it is at Afipko. In this age and time there are somethings we shouldn't even be discussing as a problem and that includes constant electricity; Lagos in particular. Our leaders are heartless.

From the military recommendation thru to obj, yara dual, Jonathan, buhari and tinubu have all disappointed when it comes to light issue. But yo be fair enough since my years in nigeria I think this era is when I have ever sen 24hrs light for 2 day straight thou there still a long way to go. Has far we have bad maintainace culture things won't work. Look at d Abuja and lagos stadium lack of maintainace and many more. We need vibrant youth mixed with experience elderly ones to move these country forward.

So many Nigerian don't understand the issue facing power

Generate electricity distribution of electricity
Nigeria nor get money for power

Their ex gov, Umahi, is building coastal highway to link the southwest direct to the oil producing areas of the Niger delta region.
This is happening in the modern world where road transportation is no longer in vogue as railways are now in vogue for long distance travels.
Railways from Lagos-Benin-Onitsha-Porrharcourt-with spurs to Uyo-Calabar is what Nigeria needed desperately.

keemsleek:
From the military recommendation thru to obj, yara dual, Jonathan, buhari and tinubu have all disappointed when it comes to light issue. But yo be fair enough since my years in nigeria I think this era is when I have ever sen 24hrs light for 2 day straight thou there still a long way to go. Has far we have bad maintainace culture things won't work. Look at d Abuja and lagos stadium lack of maintainace and many more. We need vibrant youth mixed with experience elderly ones to move these country forward.

How many megawatts of electricity has Nigeria today for a population of nearly 200 million people?
That's what you can count on Not you having 24 hours of electricity in your Lagos or wherever area.

Lide on!

Quest7777:
According to Tinubu,
"don't vote for me if I don't give you electricity.
A promise made, is a promise kept"

Nigerians, the ball is on your court.

Please let us obey the president!!!!
"Don't vote for me, when I come for second term without constant electricity"

Yampotatocarrot:
There's a community called Uli in Ihiala, Anambra State, they haven't had light for years now... Was there few days back and a boy of 6/7years has never experienced PHCN light since birth

Another one is Otulu community in Imo state (Ahiazu Mbaise), almost same number of years

Funny thing, these two communities have PHCN poles and wires all over the community.

In both communities, once 6 don knack, you go think say na midnight, everywhere don close, everybody don lock up

Add OKIGWE TO THAT LIST, MOST RURAL SETTLEMENT IN THE SOUTH-EAST DOES NOT HAVE ELECTRICITY EXCEPT FOR THE STATE CAPITAL

Isobug:
Not that there hasn't been light at all, you hardly see light. You see light like once in a whole month, sometimes none in two months. Is that what you call light. I was there throughout from 23 December 2025 to 17th of January this year and I didn't see a single day with light. I went back on the 16th till month end on January yet no light.
The main issue is that there's a Sub station (133kva) being built there since Obasanjo time. And from information available ever since, the station was completely paid for. Check it out from 2001 till date they couldn't complete what was completely paid for

Is this marias ude community (the former house of assembly member) cuz I heard she fixed the light back then that when they bring light instead of up nepa they shout up maria.

ChristianMuslim:
Justice for Afikpo.. Peter obi , Cubana , all the odogwu for East.. This is where they need your influence

Funny citizens.
Your advocacy is to those outside government that can only protest, advocate.
But those indirectly and directly responsible for service delivery should go about their business.

How about calling out the present serving governors and senators and representatives....and for good measure the 'performing' Minister of Works who incidentally was the past Governor of the State and an influential member of the ruling party today, to do their duty.

I just don't understand our type of democracy. When the leaders and party you support is in power, it is you the supporters that have the greatest influence over the leadership. It is you that should be satisfied first, it is you that should be able to talk to 'daddy', as a 'family member', not a stranger. The child of a king is a prince.

In those days if you want something from a 'big man' you find ways to get closer to the family members, the wife, the kids, the uncles, the cousins. But these days the 'family members' are even suffering more and begging the strangers to force the father to put food on the table. I cannot understand such modern day slavery.

Look at democracies in the west. Some of the most vocal critics of Trump are in the Republican party despite the fact he satisfies them first. In the UK, parliamentary system, once they sense a Prime Minister will cost them the next elections they themselves will purge him first, not even the public.

Party men and women. I say again. What is the value of your membership if you cannot influence your leaders towards good governance. Are you valuable to them or are you just fodder.

Poorly written....
I can't continue reading..

Useless politicians!



It baffles me some people still come outta their houses to cheer these useless people during campaigns/election.

So in a nutshell. The people of Afikpo having exhausted all avenues in calling attention to their plight should just call themselves together, select from amongst themselves who can bring pressure on the relevant authorities and elect such a person into leadership, simple.

Forget the electoral bandwagon of the failed 'aligning with the centre' ideology, forget the moneybags who will soon start coming with 'rice' and 'underwear' palliatives because your needs are clear and THEY are not listening.

Put in place leadership YOU CONTROL and you will start solving your problems one after the other. That is true democracy. That is how democracy all over the progressive world works to better the lives of the people.

OneCandleAway:
Is this marias ude community (the former house of assembly member) cuz I heard she fixed the light back then that when they bring light instead of up nepa they shout up maria.

Yes, that's her community

Bahamas95:
Useless politicians!

It baffles me some people still come outta their houses to cheer these useless people during campaigns/election.

Because in black Africa we largely have a feudal mindset, that leadership is rulership. We still see leaders through a sort of divine, superiority lens, thinking that there is something hallowed about a man who ascends to govern over all. That he or she is greater, better or some even think divinely appointed. Not knowing that it is usually the biggest hustler that eventually emerges.

In most other climes, a politician can be loved, appreciated, but conduct poll after poll, east, west, north, southern countries, the vast majority of citizens of those countries just do not trust the average politician and very, very few revere them.

They just use them to get a better society and that is that. We should begin to see them as merely 'first amongst equals' because in different circumstances, you or I could be in their positions. It doesn't make us superior to anyone.

discusant:
How many megawatts of electricity has Nigeria today for a population of nearly 200 million people?
That's what you can count on Not you having 24 hours of electricity in your Lagos or wherever area.

Ah, ah, as if you don't know the politics.
Why do you think the electricity Bands were created. They know where the troublemakers live, those who can call them out, and they know where the peons live, those who cannot trouble them. Those who will ask 'how high' when government asks then to jump....and they give them nothing.

And as long as they know we citizens donot have horizontal relationships, do not care about our fellow citizens, they are okay.

I scream about the need to invest in power every day. But my personal reality is that I have power, I will say 23 hours a day in my area. I only experience power loss when the national grid fails but I know that is not the experience round about Abuja thoughtless of the rest of the country and I know the cost of power has crushed many households and businesses even when available even though I personally afford it.

So it is clear that this government's priorities are somewhere else. It has completely neglected to invest to provide and to reduce the cost of energy because it cannot see that it is as critical as fuel to power the economy.

obonujoker:
The light situation in Lagos is worse than Afikpo please..

See heat everywhere. People sleeping outside till 12am where they put on their generators to use overnight

How can it be worse? Afikpo never get transformer talk more of electricity for more than 2 decades- 2 decades naa no be years or months or weeks.....more than 20good years.
Majority of them no get television.
Whenever I visit Afikpo there is never light, I'm a witness.

....declaring that there would be no electoral activities in the area until power is restored.....

As it should be, if same measures is taken by the people of Oyo and by Nigerians at large, the so called failed minister of light and the president will know this is no joke but then Nigerians are comfortable in their docility. Just throw them crumbs and they will all be fine.