BREAKING: Solar Power User Alleges EKEDC Demanded ₦112,606 for ‘Loss of Revenue’ in Lekki.

BY SNOW TV NEWS DESK

A property owner in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, has alleged that officials of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) demanded ₦112,606 from him for what they described as “Loss of Revenue” (LOR), following a significant reduction in his consumption of electricity supplied by the distribution company.

Mr. Raphael Awoseyin shared this report via a WhatsApp group with a confirmed receipt from the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) dated October 19, 2026. This has sparked huge concerns among other neighbors in Lekki about how electricity distribution companies handle customers who rely increasingly on alternative energy sources, particularly solar power.

According to Awoseyin, he installed an 18-kilowatt solar power system at his Lekki Phase 1 property, allowing him to meet most of his daytime electricity needs without depending on EKEDC’s supply.

He explained that electricity from the distribution company had subsequently become a backup option, mainly for periods when his solar system could not meet his energy requirements.  However, he claimed that EKEDC personnel began visiting his premises more frequently to inspect his prepaid electricity meter after his consumption declined.

Awoseyin pointed out that, during one of the visits, officials observed that the meter was not registering consumption and suspected that he might have bypassed it.  He also added that his reduced consumption resulted from his solar installation rather than any attempt to evade payment for electricity.

To demonstrate his claim, he reportedly switched his premises to EKEDC’s supply through his inverter bypass for approximately two minutes. According to his account, the meter then registered consumption normally.

Mr. Raphael Awoseyin further confirmed that one of the officials appeared displeased with his low electricity consumption, although the alleged remark and the circumstances surrounding the encounter have not been independently verified.

The latest encounter occurred on October 19, 2026, when three EKEDC personnel allegedly arrived at his premises with a disconnection notice. After his last prepaid electricity token purchase in July 2026, he still had units remaining on his meter.  When I questioned the reason for the proposed disconnection, the officials allegedly cited “loss of revenue” and claimed that his low consumption indicated a potentially faulty meter.  Awoseyin  said.

According to Awoseyin, the officials demanded ₦112,606, which they reportedly linked to the company’s loss of revenue. and he maintained that his meter was not faulty and said he offered to have it tested.

The resident further explained that one of the officials explained that the company was losing revenue and needed to recover the shortfall.  However, Awoseyin said he rejected the demand, arguing that his decision to invest in solar energy was intended to protect his interests by reducing his dependence on conventional electricity supply.  The incident, if substantiated, could highlight a broader challenge for electricity distribution companies as more Nigerians explore solar power to cope with unreliable grid supply, rising energy costs, and the need for greater control over household and business electricity expenses.

SNOW TV welcomes an official response from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) concerning the allegations, including clarification of the reported ₦112,606 demand, the basis for the “Loss of Revenue” assessment, and the circumstances under which a prepaid electricity customer may face disconnection over reduced consumption.

SNOW TV NEWS EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT

The allegation by Raphael Awoseyin deserves a transparent explanation by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), and it should be treated as proof that EKEDC is deliberately targeting solar energy users.  If the account is accurate, the demand for ₦112,606 raises legitimate questions about the evidence supporting the charge, the basis for the proposed disconnection, and whether the customer’s meter was properly assessed.

EKEDC should clarify the circumstances, explain the meaning and regulatory basis of the alleged “Loss of Revenue” charge, and state the procedures it follows when a customer’s prepaid consumption drops significantly.  At the same time, electricity consumers deserve clear billing practices, fair treatment, and accessible channels for challenging disputed charges.

Our position is straightforward: low electricity consumption is not, on its own, proof of meter tampering or a billing offense. Any additional charge should be supported by evidence, a transparent calculation, and an applicable legal or regulatory basis.