Ika weekly
The Agbor Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC has appealed to the court that they were going to settle out of Court with the landlords and landladies association led by Mr. Vincent Arimokwu
This is coming because of the Court case initiated by the association who told Journalist that the association were ready to tame the excesses of the ill treatments, poor service and over estimated billings by the Agbor BEDC to the residents
According to Mr. Arimokwu while addressing newsmen at his office in Agbor Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, he noted that the association would not relent it’s efforts or back down until BEDC agree to do the right thing.
The chairman of Ika Landlords and Land ladies Association disclosed that BEDC in the previous court proceedings, appealed to the court to give them time for them to resolve the issues raised by the association, adding that in the last court proceedings on Monday, January 20, 2025. they made the same appeal, but noted that no matter what, the association would see to the end of the matter.
He noted that the association is waiting for BEDC to initiate a meeting, but assured that the association was not going back on their demands.
Speaking further, he affirmed that the ill treatment of residents by BEDC, was what prompted the Ika Landlords and Land Ladies Association to take action and demand accountability from the company. He said despite facing challenges and obstacles, he and his team have remained steadfast in their pursuit of justice.
He stated that, the association firmly believes that every resident of Ika land has the right to access electricity without it being a burden on their pockets.
Mr. Arimokwu recalled that, The battle between Ika Landlords and Land Ladies Association and BEDC has been ongoing for quite some time now, with the association continuously presenting evidence of the company’s negligence and failure to provide adequate services.
Despite this, he said, BEDC has shown no signs of improving their services, thus prompting the association to take legal action.
He emphasized that the association’s fight is not just about exorbitant estimated billings, but also about the company’s duty to provide quality service to its customers. He said, “We are not against BEDC, we are against the poor service they are providing to our community. We want them to be accountable and do the right thing.”
“The association has conducted peaceful protests and also engaged in dialogue with BEDC, but our demands have fallen on deaf ears, hence, taking legal action was the only option left to ensure that justice is served.”
Continuing, he averred that it worries members of the association that BEDC which is a private company collects money for services they did not render.
The worst part it, according to him, was that BEDC would expect residents to pay for the servicing of their equipment whenever it breaks down, the same equipments which they use to make money for themselves, “It’s really absurd !” he exclaimed.
By Nicholas Ebegboni
