Kogi Resident Battles AEDC over outrageous estimated bills in N50 Million Lawsuit

In a David vs. Goliath showdown worthy of a legal thriller, Kogi resident Ugochukwu Orakwue has launched a full-scale assault on the mighty Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), filing a N50 million lawsuit after being pummeled with outrageous estimated bills.

Accusations Fly Like Sparks:

Orakwue, a man armed with a postpaid meter, accuses AEDC of playing the villain, deliberately ignoring his meter readings and unleashing a barrage of inflated bills. This meter, his trusty shield against overbilling, has been shamelessly ignored, replaced by guesswork and exorbitant charges.

Courtroom Demands:

Standing defiant before Justice Nicodemus Auwalu, Orakwue demands justice. He seeks:

• An end to estimated billing: No more phantom charges! He wants bills based on the actual reading of his meter, a beacon of truth in the fog of uncertainty.
• Declaration of illegality: He wants the NERC regulations, the holy grail of fair billing, upheld. Estimated bills? Illegal! Concealing meter information? Not on his watch!
• Reconnection refunds: Orakwue wants back the money illegitimately extracted for reconnection, proof of the power company’s heavy-handed tactics.
• Punitive damages: A cool N30 million, a reminder to AEDC to never underestimate the fury of a mistreated customer.
• General damages: Another N20 million, compensation for the stress, the frustration, the sheer indignity of being overcharged.

Out-of-Court Whispers:

As the courtroom battle lines are drawn, AEDC, wary of the potential fallout, whispers of an out-of-court settlement. Discussions have begun, a potential truce in the offing.

Next Chapter Awaits:

Justice Auwalu, the arbiter in this electrical power struggle, adjourns the case, leaving the courtroom buzzing with anticipation. Will an agreement be reached, or will the full force of Orakwue’s demands be unleashed? Only time will tell if the meter man reigns victorious or if AEDC escapes unscathed.

Stay tuned for the next chapter in this electrifying drama, where justice for one customer could spark a revolution in fair billing for all.