Thousands of residents from Olodo to Iyana Offa in Oyo State took to the streets on Monday to protest the prolonged disconnection from the power grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
The protesters, representing various communities, including Adewumi, Trailer Park, Adeleye, Erunmu, Fatumo, Atari, Lalupon, Ejioku, Ile-Igbon, and Iyana-Ofa, gathered at the IBEDC office in Alabebe, blocking roads and disrupting traffic.
The protesters, carrying banners and placards, expressed frustration over being without electricity for over five years, with no hope of reconnection in sight.
The IBEDC office was forced to close to prevent further unrest. The demonstration highlights the longstanding issue of power outages in the region, with residents demanding a swift resolution to the problem.
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