Dozens of youths from Osogbo stormed the premises of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to protest the persistent and unreliable power supply in the Osun State capital and surrounding communities.
The demonstrators arrived in groups, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards with various inscriptions condemning the company’s service delivery.
It was gathered that the protesters accused IBEDC of neglecting consumers by issuing estimated and prepaid bills while providing prolonged outages and inadequate electricity.
One protester, who identified himself as Tunde, stated that residents and business owners had endured repeated disruptions.
Tunde explained that they could not continue to pay for darkness, as businesses were collapsing and households were frustrated.
Another demonstrator noted that many small-scale enterprises had been forced to depend heavily on generators to stay operational.
She added that fuel prices were high, and they spent more on running generators than they earned daily, emphasizing the need for stable electricity to survive.
The youths demanded that the company’s management provide a clear explanation for the ongoing outages and present a definite timeline for improved power supply.
It was gathered that security personnel were deployed to the scene to maintain law and order, while IBEDC officials engaged a delegation of the protesters in discussions.
The protest reflects growing public frustration with power distribution challenges in Osun State, where residents continue to call for accountability and lasting solutions to recurring electricity issues.
Earlier on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the management of IBEDC informed customers and stakeholders of the current low power supply in the Osun Region.
The company attributed the situation to reduced energy allocation, which had significantly limited its ability to deliver optimal power to affected areas.
IBEDC listed the impacted communities as Iwo, Okinni, Owode-Ede, Cottage, Ede Township, Odo-Ori, Ejigbo and environs; Abeere, Oke-Baale, Oke-Ijetu, Ita-Olokan, Dada Estate and environs; Ikirun, Iragbiji, Iree, Otan Ayegbaju, Iresi, Ila and environs; and Isare, Ipetu-Ijesa, Efon Alaaye, Ikeji-Ile and environs.
The company expressed regret for the inconvenience and stated that it was actively engaging with relevant industry stakeholders to secure enhanced energy allocation as soon as supply conditions, particularly gas availability to generation companies, improved.
