Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has criticised the Federal Government over persistent electricity shortages in Nigeria, demanding that the Minister of Power identify Nigerians who reportedly complained that constant electricity supply was causing food in their freezers to freeze excessively. Henshaw made the remarks in a video shared on Instagram, expressing frustration over frequent power outages and the difficulties households face in accessing reliable electricity.
Key Highlights
- Kate Henshaw challenges the Federal Government’s claims about improvements in electricity supply.
- The actress demands the names of Nigerians who reportedly complained about excessive electricity supply in September.
- Henshaw says power sometimes comes on for only a few minutes before going off again.
- She highlights the rising cost of generators and solar power as households seek alternatives to unreliable public electricity.
- The actress says persistent blackouts are worsening the financial pressure on Nigerians amid high living costs and extreme heat.
Kate Henshaw Questions Federal Government’s Electricity Claims
In the Instagram video, Henshaw reacted to a statement reportedly attributed to the Minister of Power, suggesting that some Nigerians had complained in September about continuous electricity supply because food in their freezers was freezing excessively.
The actress questioned the credibility of the reported complaints and challenged the minister to identify the individuals who allegedly made them.
She argued that providing electricity was the primary purpose of the power supply system and said reliable electricity should not be treated as a problem by consumers.
Expressing frustration over the situation, Henshaw said many Nigerians continued to experience frequent outages despite claims of improved electricity supply.
Addressing the minister directly, she said:
“Mr Minister of Power, there’s no light. There’s hardly been light. You people will bring it, and then give minutes; it’s gone.
“You were credited with a statement that in September, some people were telling you that you should turn off the power because the things in their freezer were freezing. What is a freezer for?
“Like the lies you people tell. I need the names and numbers of these people that called you and said you should turn off the light or you should slow down.”
Actress Laments Rising Cost Of Alternative Electricity
Henshaw also highlighted the financial burden placed on households that have been forced to rely on alternative sources of electricity, including petrol and diesel generators as well as solar power systems.
According to her, unreliable electricity supply has made it increasingly difficult for Nigerians to meet their daily energy needs.
She further noted that the situation was particularly frustrating amid rising living costs and extreme temperatures, which have increased the need for reliable electricity in homes and businesses.
In the caption accompanying her video, the actress expressed anger over the situation and referenced a statement by General Agnes in Ghana.
She wrote:
“In the words of General Agnes in Ghana, ‘to hell with all of you.’ What kind of wickedness is this that you people are doing?? With the high cost of everything already, with this blazing hot sun outside?? Wetin naaaaa?!!!”
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Electricity Crisis Sparks Public Concerns
Henshaw’s comments reflect wider public concerns over Nigeria’s electricity supply challenges and the cost of maintaining alternative power sources.
Many households and businesses depend on generators and solar installations to cope with unreliable grid electricity, adding to their operating and living expenses.
Her criticism has also renewed attention on the gap between official claims about improvements in power supply and the experiences of consumers who continue to report outages.
The Federal Government’s position on the reported complaints about excessive electricity supply was not included in the actress’s video.
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