Osun Govt Wades into Osogbo Communities/IBEDC Face-off

By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State Government has intervened in the ongoing crisis between the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC and some communities in Osogbo, calling for an urgent stakeholders’ meeting on the disconnection of parts of the state capital from power supply.

In a statement by governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the state government called on the two parties to consider an alternative dispute resolution method, as the blackout may lead to insecurity in the affected communities, shutdown of economic activities and negative impact on the upcoming Eid El Kabir celebration.

The government appealed to IBEDC to restore power supply, while an immediate solution will be worked out to sort the huge debt owed by the affected communities.

The state government expressed concern about the likely breakdown of law and order due to the protests from the affected communities which may be hijacked by unscrupulous elements in pursuance of their nefarious activities.

The statement adds that government is committed to brokering a peaceful negotiation between the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, and the stakeholders from the affected communities.

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