Obosi Residents Cry Out to EEDC Over Damaged Transformer, Fallen Poles
By Chiedu Okoye
Residents of Mmakwum village in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State have appealed to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to urgently repair a damaged transformer, fallen electricity poles and snapped wires that have left the area without power supply.
The affected transformer, which supplies electricity to the Eke Obosi market area was reportedly damaged after a truck allegedly rammed into it, causing extensive destruction.
However, some residents attributed the incident to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area on May 26, 2026, which they said may have uprooted the electricity poles, snapped the wires, and contributed to the damage of the transformer.
The damaged transformer is located near Eke Obosi market, while the fallen electricity poles were situated along the Eke Obosi–Eke Nkpor Road.
Speaking on the development, a community leader and member of the revered Ndi Nze na Ozo Obosi, Nze Isaac Ejindu, appealed to EEDC officials in Obosi to urgently assess the extent of the damage and commence immediate repairs.
“I am calling on wealthy Obosi indigenes and EEDC officials to address this problem speedily.Electricity is pivotal to our economic survival,” Ejindu said.
Also speaking, a welder operating near Eke Obosi market, Mr. John Onyebuchi lamented the financial burden caused by the outage, noting that he now depends heavily on fuel-powered generators to sustain his business.
“The cost of fuel is exorbitant. If I continue to buy fuel to do my job, I may incur huge losses or even become bankrupt,” he said.
Onyebuchi appealed to EEDC and well-meaning indigenes of Obosi to intervene quickly to restore electricity supply in the area.
Residents of the Mmakwum area expressed concern over the prolonged blackout, alleging that EEDC officials often delay response whenever communities experience power outages.
They urged the electricity distribution company to act swiftly to alleviate the suffering of residents and business owners affected by the situation.
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