Abuja Electric Threatens To Disconnect Presidential Villa, 85 MDAs Over Debts

In a bold move to address mounting debt issues, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a stern warning to 86 government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to settle their outstanding electricity debts totaling ₦47.1 billion. Among the entities facing potential disconnection are President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential villa and 85 other federal government institutions.

The decision comes as AEDC grapples with the burden of unpaid bills, with debts accrued as of December 2023. The notice gives a 10-day ultimatum for payment, emphasizing the urgency of resolving the financial obligations to avoid disconnection.

AEDC’s management has underscored the necessity of these payments to sustain operations and maintain reliable electricity supply to consumers. The move also reflects efforts to enforce accountability and fiscal responsibility across government entities.

While the targeted MDAs represent a significant portion of the outstanding debts, AEDC’s action sends a clear message regarding the importance of timely payments and adherence to contractual obligations.

As the deadline looms, stakeholders await responses from the implicated government bodies, with the potential for significant ramifications on both service provision and financial accountability within the public sector.

Below are the pictures containing all 85 MDAs to whom AEDC has issued disconnection notices.