EKEDC THREATENS DISCONNECTION OVER LOW POWER CONSUMPTION, DEMANDS ₦112,606

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I installed an 18kW solar power system at my property in Lekki Phase 1, reducing my reliance on the supply from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to backup power. Since then, EKEDC personnel have been visiting my property more frequently to inspect my prepaid meter.

During one of these visits, the team stood by the meter, watching to see if it would register any consumption. When it remained stationary, they contacted me, alleging that I might have bypassed the meter.

I explained that my solar system adequately powered my daytime needs and that I only relied on EKEDC’s supply when necessary, particularly at night. To demonstrate that I had nothing to hide, I switched on my inverter bypass for about two minutes, allowing my property to draw electricity directly from EKEDC. The team watched as the meter began recording consumption normally.

They appeared visibly displeased, and one of them was heard muttering something along the lines of, “This ọ̀gá no wan gree us chop.” They eventually left.

However, on October 19, 2026, three EKEDC personnel returned to my property with a disconnection notice.

The last time I purchased an EKEDC prepaid meter token was in July 2026, and I still had a substantial number of units remaining. When I asked why they intended to disconnect my electricity supply, they cited “LOR,” meaning Loss of Revenue, and demanded that I pay ₦112,606.

According to them, my low electricity consumption suggested that the meter was faulty, and I was therefore required to pay for the alleged revenue loss.

I insisted that my meter was functioning properly and offered to let them test it if they had any doubts. However, the woman among the team maintained that EKEDC was losing revenue and that the company needed to recover the shortfall.

At that point, I did not know whether to laugh or be angry. I have no intention of paying EKEDC a dime to compensate for its alleged loss of revenue simply because I have invested in a solar power system to protect my own interests.

I am sharing this experience to alert others investing in solar energy. It appears that some electricity distribution companies may be resorting to “Loss of Revenue” claims when customers’ electricity consumption drops significantly.

In my case, the demand seems to stem from the fact that I am no longer consuming as much electricity from EKEDC as I used to.

I am waiting to see whether EKEDC will disconnect my supply before I lodge a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authority.

We are certainly living in interesting times in Nigeria!