Recent reports indicate that Governor
Monday Okpebholo
of Edo State has joined residents in protesting against persistent power outages, highlighting severe electricity supply failures caused by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
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Here are the key details regarding the situation as of early March 2026:
- Governor Joins Protest: Governor Okpebholo took to the streets to protest alongside residents, expressing frustration over the prolonged blackout in Edo State.
- Blame on BEDC & Ownership: The Governor stated that the Edo State government has limited control over the BEDC and alleged that Fidelity Bank, with which he linked Peter Obi, holds a major stake in the company, placing responsibility for the poor supply on them.
- Action Taken: Amidst the outcry, Governor Okpebholo promised to find a solution, including potential steps to break the monopoly in power distribution in the state.
- Context: These power issues are part of a broader, nationwide drop in electricity generation due to gas shortages.
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This information is based on reports from March 2, 2026, to March 4, 2026.
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Yesterday our Governor joined protesters to lament the intractable electricity crisis in the State . You think that is weird? Wait until you hear that Peter Obi was blamed by the Governor for the electricity crisis in Edo State.
How did Obi, who narrowly escape been shot in Benin days back, is responsible for darkness in Edo?
Well, according to my detective Governor, Fidelity Bank has a stake in BEDC, and who owns Fidelity Bank? He asked his supporters. He went further to attempt to mock Obi by saying Obi will claim he doesn’t have anything but e get bank and disco 
Let me believe that my Governor was just deflecting. That is even low but it is better than having a Governor who believes that one person can own a bank and then use that ownership to disrupt another business it has interest. Haba na!
Okpebholo believes Obi is the real danger to his Phantom 3.5M votes for Tinubu hence this obsession.
For those not in Edo the BEDC problems predate Okpebholo. It is this same government that disconnected Edo from Ossimo plant and reverted to BEDC. Now he is blaming Obi.
When I complained about the type of characters around our Governor, some believe I complain a lot or I am elitist. It is not true.
A Governor is an institution of authority and whoever is the governor at any time, must step in with authority, charisma and responsibility.
My Governor’s reasoning on this recent issue is not different from those characters around him like NoMindDem, Egogo etc
As an Edo man, this is deeply concerning.
Dear Owanlen abeg sir, when you misyarn, your citizen like me dey hear am hot from my friends. Help us