Residents of four communities in Ekiti State are currently enduring a prolonged electricity blackout, prompting a desperate plea for immediate intervention from Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji.
Through an open letter shared on his Facebook page, the filmmaker expressed deep concern over the severe hardship this continuous power outage has inflicted on the people of Iroko, Oke Oro, Ayegun, and Temidire within the Irewolede/Ijero Local Government Area.
The actor said the affected communities have been without electricity for about three years, noting that the prolonged outage has negatively impacted businesses, households, students and the general well-being of residents.
In the letter addressed to the governor, Afod wrote: “Sir, I respectfully wish to bring to your attention the prolonged electricity blackout being experienced by residents of Iroko, Oke Oro, Ayegun and Temidire communities under Irewolede/Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
“These communities have been without electricity for about three years, and the situation has continued to affect businesses, homes, students and the general well-being of the people.
“Your administration has been making efforts to improve the lives of Ekiti people, and we sincerely appeal to you to use your good office to intervene in this matter and help restore electricity to these communities.
“Sir, these people are also citizens of Ekiti State. They deserve to benefit from the dividends of good governance and enjoy the positive impact of your administration.
“We respectfully appeal for your urgent intervention. May God continue to strengthen you and bless your administration.
“Ekiti deserves light. Our communities deserve attention.”
Afod’s appeal highlights the broader challenges associated with prolonged power outages, particularly for residents who depend on electricity to run small businesses, support household activities and facilitate learning.
He also urged the state government to give the affected communities the necessary attention, stressing that access to electricity remains important to improving living conditions and economic activities.
The actor expressed hope that Governor Oyebanji would respond to the concerns and facilitate efforts towards restoring electricity to the communities after the reported three-year blackout.