Briga News Nigeria
Seven residents of Ndokwa Nation in Delta State have filed separate suits against the Federal Government, Delta State Government, and key power sector agencies over the denial of electricity supply to their communities.
The plaintiffs claim that despite hosting the Okpai Independent Power Plant, they have lived in darkness for over a decade.
The residents, represented by lawyer Evans Ufeli, argue that the denial of power supply violates their fundamental rights to life, dignity, development, and freedom from discrimination. They seek judicial intervention to compel authorities to grant them access to electricity generated from the power plant.
One of the plaintiffs, Nzete Davidson, stated that it’s a “bitter irony and constitutional insult” that their community hosts the power plant yet remains in darkness.
The electricity generated is transmitted to major cities like Abuja and Lagos, while the Ndokwa people are left without power. The residents are seeking justice and demanding that their rights be upheld.
Though the suits have been filed, a hearing date is yet to be fixed.
