A cross-section of electricity consumers in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday, took to the streets to protest against the “outrageous, unbearable and unjustified” bills charged by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).
Under the aegis of Concerned Umuahia Residents, the protesters marched from the EEDC Umuahia Office on Bende Road to the Government House, on Akanu Ibiam Road.
They carried placards with different inscriptions, such as “We cannot pay N50,000 bill”, “Return electricity bill back to status quo”, and “Electricity bill now equal to minimum wage”.
The group’s leader, Chukwuemeka Ozugbo, said they were peacefully expressing their frustration over the rece
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