Adams Oshiomhole (Edo State Governor) has kicked against the N750 Monthly fixed charge collected by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
He said it amounts to extortion and exploitation of electricity consumers.
The governor spoke at a meeting with the management team of BEDC, led by Mrs Funke Osibodu, the Benin Forum, led by Chief David Edebiri and Civil Society Organisations.
“Madam, you will recall the day I first received you in my office. I think I mentioned that it is important that you improve on your service delivery to consumers and failure to do so will spark off a revolt from consumers. This is exactly what is happening today.
“As the people’s representative, I cannot be quiet because it is certain that what is being done in Edo does not exist in other states.”
