A Lagos resident has accused Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) of demanding ₦112,606 from him for alleged loss of revenue after he reduced his dependence on the company’s electricity supply by installing a solar power system. Raphael Awoseyin, who shared his experience in a post dated October 19, 2026, said…...
A Lagos resident has accused Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) of demanding ₦112,606 from him for alleged loss of revenue after he reduced his dependence on the company’s electricity supply by installing a solar power system.
Raphael Awoseyin, who shared his experience in a post dated October 19, 2026, said the dispute began after he installed an 18-kilowatt solar power system at his property in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
According to Awoseyin, he subsequently relegated EKEDC’s supply to a backup source, relying mainly on solar energy to meet his daytime electricity needs.
He alleged that the company’s personnel visited his property several times to inspect his prepaid meter, eventually suspecting that it had been bypassed because it recorded little or no consumption.
Awoseyin said he explained that his reduced electricity consumption was due to his solar installation and demonstrated that the meter was functioning by switching his property to EKEDC’s supply for about two minutes.
“They saw the meter rotating normally. They were visibly upset and one of them mumbled something like, ‘This ọ̀gá no wan gree us chop,’” he recounted.
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He said three EKEDC personnel returned on October 19 with a disconnection notice, despite his claim that he still had sufficient units from a token purchased in July.
According to him, the personnel cited “LOR”, meaning loss of revenue, and demanded ₦112,606, alleging that his low consumption indicated a faulty meter.
“I told them my meter was not faulty and that they could test it if they wanted. The lady said they were losing revenue and they had to make up for it,” he said.
Awoseyin rejected the demand, arguing that he should not be penalised for investing in solar energy and reducing his reliance on the electricity distribution company.
“I have no intention of paying EKEDC a dime for its loss of revenue due to my taking steps to protect my interest,” he said.
He added that he intended to lodge a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authority if the company disconnected his electricity supply.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and EKEDC’s response was not included in the account shared online.
The dispute raises questions about how electricity distribution companies handle unusually low consumption by prepaid meter customers, particularly those who supplement or replace grid electricity with alternative energy sources.
However, low consumption alone does not establish meter tampering or a fault. Any claim of meter malfunction or electricity theft would need to be supported by appropriate technical checks and the applicable regulatory procedures.