HRM Dr. Ateke Tom JP, a prominent traditional ruler in Rivers State, has raised serious concerns over the persistent power outages affecting Port Harcourt.
In an unusual move demonstrating his commitment to community welfare, Dr. Tom invited the management team of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) to his palace to demand answers about the prolonged blackout that has left residents in the dark.
During the meeting, Dr. Tom emphasized the critical impact of the electricity disruption on businesses, households, and the overall economic activities in the city.
He urged the company to provide clear explanations for the outages and outline actionable steps to restore consistent power supply.
The intervention by the traditional leader shows the growing frustrations among citizens, who have been grappling with unreliable electricity for weeks.
Dr. Tom’s proactive approach reflects a broader call for accountability and efficiency from service providers, as communities increasingly demand solutions to everyday infrastructural challenges.
People of Port Harcourt are now watching closely, hoping that the engagement between HRM Dr. Ateke Tom JP and PHEDC will lead to tangible improvements and an end to the ongoing darkness that has disrupted daily life.
