A resident of Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, Raphael Awoseyin, has accused the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) of demanding ₦112,606 from him for alleged loss of revenue following his reduced reliance on the company’s electricity supply after installing a solar power system.
Awoseyin made the allegation in a statement dated October 19, 2026, in which he claimed that EKEDC personnel had repeatedly visited his property to inspect his prepaid meter since he installed an 18-kilowatt solar power system.
According to him, the solar installation has significantly reduced his dependence on electricity supplied by the distribution company, with EKEDC’s power serving mainly as a backup during periods when his solar system is unavailable.
He alleged that during one of the visits, EKEDC personnel suspected that he had bypassed his prepaid meter because it was not recording electricity consumption at the time.
Awoseyin said he explained that he relied on solar energy for his daytime electricity needs and used EKEDC’s supply mainly at night.
To demonstrate that his meter was functioning, he said he switched on his inverter bypass for about two minutes, allowing electricity consumption from EKEDC’s supply to be recorded by the meter.
He claimed that the personnel observed the meter rotating normally before leaving the premises.
However, Awoseyin said three EKEDC personnel returned to his property on October 19 with a disconnection notice, citing “Loss of Revenue” (LOR) as the reason.
He explained that he last purchased electricity units in July 2026 and still had sufficient units remaining in his prepaid meter.
According to him, the personnel argued that his low electricity consumption indicated that the meter might be faulty and demanded ₦112,606 as payment for the alleged loss of revenue.
Awoseyin, however, disputed the claim, insisting that his meter was not faulty and offering to have it tested.
He alleged that one of the personnel told him the company was losing revenue and needed to recover the money.
Expressing displeasure over the incident, Awoseyin said he had no intention of paying the amount, arguing that his reduced electricity consumption resulted from his decision to invest in solar energy to meet his power needs.
He further warned Nigerians investing in alternative energy sources to be aware of what he described as a growing challenge involving electricity distribution companies and customers who consume less grid electricity.
Awoseyin said he was waiting for EKEDC to disconnect his electricity supply before filing a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authority.
As of the time of this report, EKEDC had not provided a response to the allegations contained in Awoseyin’s account.
The circumstances surrounding the demand, including whether the prepaid meter had been formally tested and the regulatory basis for the alleged loss-of-revenue charge, remain unclear.
