Under the watch of Obaseki, ₦5 Billion in power payments are alleged by the civilian community, contributing to public scrutiny.
The Edo Leaders of Thought, a civil society organization, has raised concerns about the electricity supply arrangement between the Edo State Government and Ossiomo Power Company. The Coordinator of the Edo Leaders of Thought is Momodu Adams.
Under the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, electricity spending in Edo State has significantly decreased. In the period between December 2024 and August 2025, the Okpebholo government spent ₦1.55 billion on electricity, with ₦1.2 billion allocated to Ossiomo and ₦345 million to Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). This is less than one-third of the ₦5 billion paid within 11 months under former Governor Godwin Obaseki.
However, the circulation of documents reinforces the secrecy and opacity in Ossiomo's operations in Edo State. The Edo Leaders of Thought dismissed a document from Ossiomo Power Company as it was unsigned and unattributed. They maintain that several inconsistencies suggest the existence of shadowy deals Edo people are yet to be told.
The Edo Leaders of Thought launched an independent investigation into the arrangement and found patterns of inflated costs, fluctuating tariffs, and questionable practices. One of their key findings was that under the Obaseki administration, government facilities were not metered for years, leading to unpredictable and often inflated bills. The state was locked into a billing regime without accountability.
The Edo Leaders of Thought insists that several questions remain unanswered. These include inquiries about why the Obaseki administration refused to meter government facilities for years, why the state was locked into inflated bills, and what transparency measures will be implemented to resolve these issues. They also question Obaseki's true interest in Ossiomo, a private company, and why the state's bills dropped by 75% under Okpebholo for the same service.
In contrast, Governor Okpebholo has introduced reforms that brought significant relief to the state's finances. He ordered the installation of prepaid meters across government establishments, effectively ending the opaque billing system. Transparency is not optional, according to Momodu Adams, the Coordinator of the Edo Leaders of Thought. It is the cornerstone of democracy and good governance, and Edo people deserve nothing less.
The challenges facing Ossiomo affect not just the government but private subscribers as well. The Edo State Government often finds itself a victim of these disruptions. The Edo Leaders of Thought did not mention any new facts about BEDC in this paragraph.
The Edo Leaders of Thought maintains that civil society and citizens will not be distracted by faceless statements or evasive tactics. They demand full transparency, prudent management of resources, and the protection of public interest above private profiteering.
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