Somolu electricity protest erupts as residents confront Ikeja Electric over more than two months of poor power supply in Lagos

Residents of Somolu Local Government Area in Lagos State have staged a protest at the Igbobi Undertaking office of Ikeja Electric, expressing anger over what they described as an almost complete absence of electricity supply for more than two months.

The demonstration, reported by News Central TV in a post on X on Monday, 9 November 2026, saw residents gather at the electricity distribution company’s office to demand an urgent response to their prolonged power supply challenges.

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The protesters said electricity had been largely unavailable in their communities for weeks, leaving households and businesses struggling with the consequences of unreliable public power.

The situation has reportedly affected everyday activities, with residents facing difficulties carrying out domestic responsibilities and small business owners struggling to maintain operations without a dependable electricity supply.

For many households, prolonged outages mean greater reliance on alternative sources of power, including petrol and diesel generators, adding to the financial pressure created by rising living costs.

Small businesses, particularly those dependent on refrigeration, electronic equipment and other electricity-powered services, are also vulnerable to losses when power supply becomes unreliable.

By taking their grievances directly to Ikeja Electric’s Igbobi office, the residents are seeking accountability from the distribution company and a practical solution to the persistent outages.

Their protest also highlights wider concerns about electricity distribution in Lagos, where residents in different communities have repeatedly raised questions about supply reliability, billing practices and the quality of service provided by distribution companies.

Ikeja Electric is responsible for electricity distribution across several parts of Lagos State, including communities within Somolu and its surrounding areas.

Under Nigeria’s electricity regulatory framework, distribution companies are expected to provide services in accordance with applicable service standards and communicate relevant supply information to customers.

The protest raises questions about the specific challenges affecting the Somolu communities, including whether the outages are connected to network faults, infrastructure limitations, power allocation or other operational issues.

However, Ikeja Electric’s response to the latest demonstration and the precise reasons for the prolonged disruption were not included in the initial report.

Residents are expected to seek clarification from the company on when normal supply can be restored and what measures are being taken to prevent further disruption.

For the affected communities, the immediate demand is straightforward: a reliable electricity supply that allows families, businesses and other essential activities to function without continued uncertainty.

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The demonstration serves as another reminder that dependable electricity remains a pressing concern for many Nigerian households, particularly those whose livelihoods depend on consistent power.