The President-General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), Prof. Christopher Akpotu, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening power crisis, declaring that Isoko In Darkness has persisted for more than a decade without electricity supply.
Key Highlights
- Isoko communities reportedly in darkness for over 10 years
- IDU President, Prof. Akpotu, accuses commissioner of misinformation on power situation
- Allegation that Isoko is being wrongly linked to unpaid electricity bills
- Threat of possible “No Power, No Campaign” protest action
- Calls for urgent government intervention in Isoko electricity crisis
- Communities including Ozoro, Oleh, Irri, and others affected by blackout
Speaking on AIT’s Kakaaki morning programme on Tuesday, June 16, Prof. Akpotu took a strong position against claims made by the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Urban) and Public Information, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, who had suggested that Isoko was without electricity due to unpaid electricity bills.
Prof. Akpotu dismissed the claim, insisting that the commissioner was not properly briefed on the matter and should not speak on technical power issues affecting Isoko communities.
He argued that only the Commissioner for Power and Energy was appropriately positioned to comment on the region’s electricity challenges, warning that misinformation could further worsen public misunderstanding of the crisis.
Describing the remarks as misleading, the IDU leader said the situation of Isoko In Darkness reflects a long-standing infrastructural neglect that has left several communities without stable electricity for years.
He also criticised the tone of the commissioner’s comments, urging public officials to be more responsible and accurate when addressing sensitive issues affecting communities.
Prof. Akpotu further called on him to retract the statement, warning that Isoko indigenes are considering a large-scale protest tagged “No Power, No Campaign Action” if the situation remains unresolved.
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According to him, major towns including Irri, Oleh, Olomoro, Ozoro, Ofagbe, Aradhe, and others across Isoko North and South Local Government Areas remain in total blackout despite the region being a major crude oil-producing area with multiple flow stations.
He questioned the continued neglect of the area despite its contribution to the state’s economy, describing the power situation as unacceptable.
When asked whether he had formally contacted the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Prof. Akpotu said he had not written officially but expressed confidence that the governor, whom he described as a listening leader, would intervene once fully briefed on the situation.
He added that the governor had shown concern over electricity challenges in other parts of the state and expressed optimism that Isoko would also receive urgent attention.
