Popular Nigerian actress and activist, Kate Henshaw, has once again taken to social media to vent her frustration over the controversial electricity banding system introduced in the country’s power sector.
Henshaw, known for her forthright views on national issues, described the segmentation of power consumers into Bands A to F as nothing short of fraudulent.
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In a post on X on Tuesday, the award-winning actress condemned the policy, which is intended to classify electricity users based on their expected daily power supply and corresponding tariff rates.
According to the authorities, Band A consumers are supposed to receive up to 20 hours of power supply daily — but Henshaw says the reality on ground tells a very different story.
“This banding of electricity is a huge FRAUD! I said it before and I’m saying it again,” she exclaimed. “Band A is supposed to enjoy 20 hours of electricity but if you’re lucky to get 2 hours, then you better give God the glory.”
Henshaw criticized what she perceives as a blatant disregard for consumer rights, questioning the logic behind increasing electricity tariffs while reducing power supply.
“When they know they can’t generate enough energy to meet demand, they still go ahead to raise the tariff and at the same time slash the supply. Is that not cheating the people?” she asked.
Her remarks come amid growing public dissatisfaction over erratic electricity supply across the country despite the banding structure that was introduced to ensure more efficient distribution and billing.
Many Nigerians have echoed similar sentiments, accusing the authorities of hiding behind technical classifications to justify unjustifiable charges.
With millions grappling with the dual burden of poor supply and high electricity costs, Henshaw’s comments have once again ignited calls for greater transparency, accountability, and reform in Nigeria’s power sector.
As the debate rages on, citizens continue to demand answers to a system that seems to punish rather than serve them. And as Kate Henshaw bluntly put it, “I said what I said!”
