Edo Assembly summons BEDC over epileptic power supply

The Edo House of Assembly has summoned the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to appear before it on March 9, over the lingering blackout and billing concerns in the state.

The decision was reached during Wednesday’s plenary session after the Speaker, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, raised the matter of power supply challenges and overbilling of the electricity consumers.

Agbebaku said the summon became necessary amidst public outcry and protests, including the recent “BEDC must go” demonstration, where Gov. Monday Okpebholo joined youths to protest.

The lawmakers, who took turn to outline the challenges of erratic power supply in the state, emphasised the need for BEDC to improve power distribution.

They cited complaints from their respective constituents on reduced megawatts and frequent outages.

The sitting was subsequently adjourned to Monday, March 9, for BEDC to appear.