Port Harcourt Residents Demand Probe as Blackouts, Meter Failures and Cable Theft Persist

Outrage is mounting in Port Harcourt as residents accuse the electricity distribution company of recurring blackouts, substandard prepaid meters and missing cables. Consumers allege that some field officials have removed customer cables during maintenance. They also blame poor-quality meters for damage after frequent power surges and thunderstorms. Many households and businesses say the Band A tariff is unfair given the unreliable supply. They report long outages, estimated billing disputes and slow response to faults. Residents are calling on the electricity regulator to investigate alleged cable theft, improve service delivery and restore confidence in the power company.

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