FirstPower’s Denial Exposes a Deeper Trust Crisis in Electricity Distribution

FirstPower’s handling of the Amudo transformer saga reveals more than a billing dispute. The company denies a ₦2.1 million levy and claims it spent ₦4 million on repairs. It cites community leaders and criticizes the journalist’s lack of evidence. But Nigerians judge power firms by experience, not statements. Informal contributions for repairs are an open secret. Yet FirstPower suddenly rebrands these levies as voluntary security fees. Allegations of intimidation, forced meetings and threats against the reporter only deepen mistrust. To rebuild credibility, FirstPower needs radical transparency. It should publish repair records, disclose contractors and invite open feedback. Only genuine openness will repair the sector’s broken trust.

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