Mixed Reactions As Ede Youths Lock IBEDC Offices Over Epileptic Power Supply
Mixed reactions have trailed the shutting down of the Ede offices of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company by the Federation of Ede Youths Development Association (FEYDA).
The national president of the association, Comrade Abiola Afolabi in a signed statement posted on the official Facebook page of FEYDA, said members of the association locked the offices of IBEDC in Ede land, to prevent them from operating and making money due to epileptic power supply.
Afolabi claimed that businesses in the community were collapsing which has affected the economy of the town.
OSUN DEFENDER reliably gathered that electricity supply in Owode Ede and Ede town has been erratic for months now.
The statement read, “Today, we took another painful but inevitable decision to lock the offices of IBEDC in Ede land, to prevent them from operating and making money while providing darkness for the people.
“In the past, we would open it for them under 24 hours after many promises of improvement but this time around, their offices will remain locked for as long as power supply improves significantly.
“Feyda Ede will continue making sure that Ede people are not shortchanged and extorted in any form by IBEDC. Businesses are collapsing and the economy of our dear city is going for the worse. We can’t afford to look away.”
However, mixed reactions trailed the post with some commending the association while others disagreed with the actions taken by the youths.
Commenting on the post, Muritala Ayofe, wrote, “You are commended for this action. Findings confirm that IBEDC refuses to buy light from the Transmitting Station with a view to reducing the funds payable and increase the profit margin. This has been in practice for many years now.
“But this is unacceptable, condemnable and economic saboteur from the Management of IBEDC. Other Distributing Companies have not been doing this in their respective domains.”
However, Damilola Oyeniran, disagreed. He said, “This is wrong. You closed down an office of a legally registered business. Which part of the law is backing you to do this?
“I hope you will consult properly to know the limit of your freedom and power before the organisation takes step against your unlawful closure.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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