ENERGY: Electricity consumers, AKHA lament unrealistic bills

Electricity consumers in Akwa Ibom State have accused the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company of extortion. The consumers alleged on Wednesday in Uyo that the PHEDC had abandoned their responsibilities to members of the public, but circulates outrageous bills to Akwa Ibom residents.

A consumer and resident of Anwa Nsa Street, Uyo, Mr. Idongesit Ekpenyong, said the idea behind the estimated billing system was the