Kate Henshaw, the Nollywood actress, has tackled the Minister of Power over persistent electricity outages in Nigeria. Singer Spyro and content creator Cute Abiola have also criticised the poor power supply across the country.
In a post on her Instagram page, Henshaw questioned the minister’s explanation for the frequent blackouts. She also demanded answers over the government’s handling of the power crisis.
“Come on, Mr Minister of Power. No light. There’s no light. There’s hardly been any electricity. You, people, bring it for maybe five minutes, and then it’s gone. You were credited with a statement that, in September, some people were telling you that you should turn off the power because the things in their freezers were freezing. What’s a freezer for? For cooling and thawing? It’s like the lies you people tell,” she stated.
The actress demanded the names and phone numbers of those who allegedly asked the minister to reduce electricity supply. She also questioned why Nigerians still struggled with unreliable power in 2026.
Henshaw faulted electricity distribution companies for issuing bills despite poor supply. She questioned how billions and trillions of naira could go into the power sector without improving electricity delivery.
She recalled how the minister’s predecessor increased electricity tariffs before leaving office. However, Nigerians still struggle with frequent outages. Henshaw argued that the current minister’s decision not to increase tariffs did not excuse the poor supply.
The actress also expressed frustration with the government’s explanations. She said she had avoided commenting on national issues throughout the year because of the emotional toll of the country’s challenges.
Spyro recounts experience at EKDC office
Meanwhile, Spyro shared a shocking experience at an electricity distribution company office. The singer said he visited the EKDC office to complain about poor supply despite paying for Band A service.
However, he was surprised to find that the company’s workers also struggled with inadequate electricity.
“I went to the EKDC office out of frustration to find out why I pay for Band A and yet zero electricity, and on getting there, I got moved by compassion as the workers were literally fanning themselves, no electricity, and the lady who attended to me said, ‘my neighbours shame me for working here yet I have no light’”
Spyro’s account highlighted the extent of the power crisis. Even employees of the distribution company reportedly struggled with the same poor supply that customers complained about.
Cute Abiola appeals to Tinubu over blackouts
Similarly, Cute Abiola took to Instagram to express his frustration with the situation.
In a video, the content creator appeared visibly uncomfortable as he sweated profusely. He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to find a lasting solution to the country’s electricity problems.
Cute Abiola also revealed that his solar power alternative had failed to provide the relief he needed.
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