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New Tariff: Full List Of Abuja Electricity 107 ‘Band A’ Areas

Published

2 years ago

April 6, 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Wednesday, approved a sharp increase in electricity tariffs for customers classified under Band A.

Below are the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, customers affected by the new tariff.

Band A

1. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H23_PL_PL AIRPORT NICOMSAT, KOREAN SCHOOL, NNAMDI AZIKIWE INT’L AIRPORT, DUNAMIS CHURCH, SHOPRITE

2. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_PARADISE ESTATE APO PARADISE ESTATE

3. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_K10 APO AEDC REGIONAL OFFICE APO, JIMENTA FILLING STATION, ZONE C DEFENCE QUARTERS, ZONE E EXTENSION

4. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_BEHIND TRANSMISSION APO BEHIND TRANSMISSION OFFICE.

5. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_4B ASOKORO ALEX IBRU STREET, YORUBA MOSQUE, BABAGANA KINGIBE, HASSAN ADAMU, BOLA IGE STREET,

6. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_4A ASOKORO NASIRU ELRUFAI SREET, LARABA DAGASH STREET

7. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_3A ASOKORO SANI ZANGO SREET, OLADUNI STREET, AYANGYKU STREET, ISMAILA STREET, GWARZO STREET, BABAGANA KINGIBE STREET

8. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_1B ASOKORO NNPC FILLING STATION AND ITS ENVIRONS

9. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R2_FD6 ASOKORO WORLD BANK AND SENATOR OBIORA
10. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R2_FD10 ASOKORO ECOWAS

11. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R6_2B ASOKORO ALI AKILU STREET, QUEEN AMINA STREET, SULEIMAN BARAU STREET, IBRAHIM TAYO STREET, DSS QTR, PART OF QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET

12. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R6_5A ASOKORO ASO ROCK

13. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_4A ASOKORO DE-WELLS CARLTON APARTMENT

14. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_4A ASOKORO STATE HOUSE VILLA

15. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_3A ASOKORO YAKUBU GOWON CREST, KANO, SOKOTO, IMO GOVT LODGE, SPDC QTRS, GADO NASKO STREET & PART OF JOSE MARTINS

16. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_2A ASOKORO NIA

17. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_6B ASOKORO ARMY WAR COLLEGE

18. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_5A ASOKORO NAOWA SECRETARIAT, DIA AND STATE HOUSE CLINICS

19. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_4B ASOKORO W.U BASSEY BARRACKS EXTENSION AND NIGER BARRACKS

20. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_3A ASOKORO COMMAND GUEST HOUSE AND NAVAL HOLDING LIMITED

21. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_2B ASOKORO DSS HQ

22. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_1B ASOKORO MOGADISHU BARRACK

23. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD9 ASOKORO ASO ROCK

24. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD8 ASOKORO NOT IN CIRCUIT

25. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD6 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

26. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD4 ASOKORO NJC, SUPREME COURT

27. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD27 ASOKORO SGF

28. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD26 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

29. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD18 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

30. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD10 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

31. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD3 DUTSE NEW TREATMENT PLANT

32. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD2 DUTSE CAMP PUMPING AND STATION PLANT

33. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD1 DUTSE LOWER USUMA DAM

34. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_7B GARKI GARKI AREA OFFICE OGIDI CLOSE, TREASURY HOUSE, CBN QTR, GARKI MODERN MARKET.

35. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_6A GARKI RITA LORI HOTEL, JERE STREET

36. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD7 GARKI UNITED NATION, BURKINA FASO, ZAMBIA AND CAMEROON EMBASSIES

37. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD5 GARKI NIGER, GHANA, UGANDA EMBASSIES

38. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD3 GARKI TURKISH, SUDAN, EGYPT EMBASSIES

39. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD23 GARKI NNPC, CATHOLIC CHURCH, BRAZIL, KENYA AND LIBYA EMBASSIES

40. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD21 GARKI ENVOY HOTEL

41. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 23 GARKI SOUTH AFRICAN, RUSSIAN EMBASSY, ECWA CHURCH, EQUITORIAL EMBASSY, DANTATA AND SAWOE.

42. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 22 GARKI PAKISTAN, INDIA HIGH COMMISSION AND MALI EMBASSIES

43. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 20 GARKI STREET LIGHT

44. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD7 GARKI MAIMUNA COMMUNICATION

45. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD6 GARKI OANDO FILLING STATION, THE DOME, NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

46. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD5 GARKI EUROPEAN UNION

47. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD21 GARKI NATIONAL HOSPITAL STAFF QTR

48. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD2 GARKI NATIONAL HOSPITAL

49. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_5B GARKI AIRFORCE QUARTERS, SURVEY GENERAL OFFICE, YALWURI STREET

50. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_5A GARKI CBN QTR, BIRNIN KEBBI STREET, FCDA QTRS, DRUM STIX

51. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_6B GARKI SAHAD STORES, UNITY HOUSE, LARMODE HOTEL, DAN KANN HOUSE

52. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_4B GARKI BALARGY, CRESCENT, INTEGRITY COURT, OBANSANJO ESTATE, LILLY COURT

53. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_3B GARKI POLICE CANTONMENT AND EFAB MALL

54. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_2A GARKI NESRA, ARMY SECRETARIAT, AROCHUKWU STREET, OKEMESI STREET.

55. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_1A GARKI HAWTHORN SUITES

56. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_G2_3B GARKI CHINESE EMBASSY

57. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_ICC_FD2 GARKI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE

58. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_G42_FD5 GARKI IMO HOUSE, OWENA HOUSE, NACA, ECUMENICAL CENTRE, LABOUR HOUSE

59. 132KV GIS DAWAKI T/S_33KV FDR D2_M43_SETRACO GWARINPA 4TH AVENUE, PART OF 2ND AVENUE, SETRACO GATE AND ENVIRONS

60. 132KV GIS DAWAKI T/S_33KV FDR D2_M42_K14 GWARINPA PART OF 5TH AVENUE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS QUARTERS, DIAMOND BANK, KEYSTONE BANK, ZENITH BANK, 3RD AVENUE CORNERSHOP, PRIMARY SCHOOL, MIB PLAZA, ANGLICAN CHURCH ON 3RD AVENUE

61. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L35_PL_PL IDU RAILWAY STATION, EFCC HQTRS, COCA-COLA, CWAY, VERITY COURTS & GARDENS, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE

62. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L36_PL_PL IDU NILE UNIVERSITY, BASE UNIVERSITY

63. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV 9MOBILE FDR_PL_PL LIFECAMP 9MOBILE

64. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_STADIUM MAIN LOKOGOMA MKO ABIOLA STADIUM

65. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_INDOOR LOKOGOMA INDOOR COMPLEX

66. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_GV LOKOGOMA GAMES VILLAGE

67. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_EYE CLINIC LOKOGOMA EYE CLINIC

68. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_5A MAITAMA NILES STREET, MISSISSIPPI STREET

69. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_3B MAITAMA PANAMA STREET, GANGES STREET

70. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_3A MAITAMA EUPHRATES STREET, REAGENT SCHOOL, YORUBA MOSQUE, OAU QTR

71. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_9B MAITAMA CHINESE EMBASSY

72. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_6A MAITAMA ZAMBIA EMBASSY, A.A OIL, CONGO AND ETHIOPIAN EMBASSY

73. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_5B MAITAMA IMANI ESTATE & PRESIDENCY QTRS

74. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_5A MAITAMA IMANI ESTATE AND SHELL ESTATE

75. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_4A MAITAMA NUC

76. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_3A MAITAMA INEC, NEMA, DSTV, POWER HOUSE

77. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_2A MAITAMA KATSINA ALA, IG HOUSE, GURARA STREET

78. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_1A MAITAMA MAITAMA AREA OFFICE, HABIBA PLAZA, OSUN CRESCENT

79. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_6B MAITAMA NCC AND KOREAN EMBASSY

80. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_2B MAITAMA CUSTOM OFFICE, MURJANATU PLAZA

81. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_8A MAITAMA GANA AND USMAN STREETS

82. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_5B MAITAMA DANUBE EXTENTION AND PART OF MAITAMA EXTENTION

83. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_3A MAITAMA YOBE STREET, RIO NEGRO STREET, MAITAMA EXTENTION, ZENITH BANK

84. 132KV SULEJA T/S_33KV FIELD BASE FDR_FIELDBASE_SULEJA SMART FDR SULEJA GLOBAL BLOCK INDUSTRY, AHMIS, U.I DANDADA,MTN MAST, OPARA S/S, BLESSED IKD

85. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_9B WUSE TRANSCORP

86. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_4B WUSE NEXIM BANK

87. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_1B WUSE SHERATON HOTEL

88. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_10B WUSE PPPRA

89. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_10A WUSE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT

90. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_8A WUSE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION

91. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_7A WUSE MTN MAST

92. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_8B WUSE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND ICAA PLAZA
93. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_4B WUSE KUMASI STREET, AGADEZ STREET, TFC, PART OF DAR ES SALAAM, PART OF AMINU KANO CRESCENT

94. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_4A WUSE BANEX HOTEL

95. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_3B WUSE DENISE HTEL, NJAMENA STREET, GOMBE JEWEL HOTEL, SIEMENS, DABRAS HOTEL, LIBREVILLE STREET, LUNGI STREET, AGAPE HOTEL, FCDA QTR, ILOBE FILLING STATION, UBA, GLO OFFICE

96. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_3A WUSE MONROVIA STREET, PECHEZ HOTEL, HOTEL DE HORIZON

97. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_2B WUSE TULIP PRESS, BUCHANA STREET, TALATU ESTATE, A-CLASS HOTEL, FCDA, MAP U AND FIRST BANK

98. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_1B WUSE MINISTER’S QUARTER MABUSHI AND ITS ENVIRONS

99. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_1A WUSE NEMSA OFFICE & PARAKOU STREET

100. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_4A WUSE ENERGY COMMISSION, NATIONAL MOSQUE, FRAIZER HOTEL, GRAND SQUARE

101. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_3B WUSE AMIGO SUPERMART, ALBERT FURNITURE, BARCELONA HOTEL, HAMPTON APARTMENTS, DURBAN STREET, OTI CARPET, WUSE AREA OFFICE

102. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_3A WUSE BIG BITE, LOBITO CRESCENT

103. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_2B WUSE OAU QTRS, POLY PLAZA, AP PLAZA & CHICKEN HOUSE

104. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_2A WUSE KODA LINK,MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS,GLO SWITCH YARD, CUSTOM QTRS & AL-NUR MOSQUE

105. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_1A WUSE ROCKVIEW HOTEL, CHELSEA HOTEL AND PMU

106. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_3B WUSE TAMARA GUEST, PART OF ZONE 3, FRSC, ABACHA ESTATE, YARADUA CENTER

107. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_1B WUSE AP PLAZA, CHICKEN REPUBLIC, POLY PLAZA, EXCLUSIVE STORES

The new rate took effect on 3rd April 2024.

Customers in this category will now be charged N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h). It is a significant rise from the previous rate of N66 electricity tariff.

This was revealed by Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC. You can read the full list of Band A electricity tariff areas across the country HERE.

Wrongly billed?

Meanwhile, the regulator has directed all Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers.

For instance, on the new electricity tariff, NERC said: “All customers wrongly billed at the new rate should be refunded through energy tokens no later than Thursday the 11th of April 2024.

“And (they should) file evidence of compliance with the Commission by the 12th of April 2024.”

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PHOTOS: Low Turnout, Voter Apathy Mar Anambra Guber

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3 hours ago

November 8, 2025

Editor

The November 8 Anambra State governorship election has been marred by low voters turn and apathy.

In Akwa, the state capital,
some tricycle riders were also seen going about their normal businesses, just as some business owners opened their shops for businesses.

In the state capital, accreditation of voters did not start in many polling units visited by our correspondent until about 9:00am.

At Polling Unit 009, Ward 06, Akwa South Local Government Area, our correspondent observed that accreditation started at about a few minutes past 9:00am with low turnout.

At Polling Unit 011, Ward 06, Akwa II, Akwa South Local Government Area, the Presiding Officer, Chiamaka Agbakoba,
told our correspondent that she started accreditation at about 9:15 am because “we were waiting for party agents to arrive, and more so there were not many voters on the ground.”

Salas Okosun, Presiding Officer, Polling Unit 018, Ward 06, Udeozo Primary School, Akwa South, said “we started accreditation exactly 9:am but voters have not been coming. As you can see, no one to capture, so we are still waiting, once it’s 2:30pm, we are done.”

Olusola Abdulsalam, Presiding Officer, Polling 017, Ward 06, Akwa II, Akwa South, said “as at 10:08, we have captured 15 voters. They have been coming out little by little.”

Presiding Officer, Polling Unit 023, Ward 06, Akwa II, Akwa South Local Government Area, Mercy Ezeah, said “we have captured 23 voters as at 10:37am, out of the total of 178 voters we are expecting.”

The narrative was however different in Polling Unit 007, Ward 05, as voters turned out to cast their ballots at the unit.

Speaking to our correspondent, a voter, Anene Chukwudezie, lamented that he was disenfranchised because INEC did not print his Permanent Voter Card.

He said: “I cannot vote for the candidate of my choice because INEC did not print my PVC. And it is not me alone, over 30% of voters in Ward 04, Akwa South have this same problem, with my findings, so they cannot vote. And this is why some of our people decide to sit at home.”

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Okpebholo’s One Year Performance Outshines Some governors’ 8 Yrs, Says Idahosa

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15 hours ago

November 8, 2025

Editor

The deputy governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa says Governor Monday Okpebholo’s performance within his first year in office surpasses some state governors achievements in eight years of office.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was quoted to have said this when he played host to delegation of Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State in his office on Thursday.

He assured that Okpebholo’s administration has just taken off, adding that with the support of the people, Edo will record remarkable achievements in few months to come.

Idahosa noted that with his SHINE Agenda, Okpebholo is poised to entrench good governance across the nook and cranny of the state.

He particularly noted that Okpebholo policies are people centric.

While noting that the unity of the people remains the governor’s primary concern, Idahosa reeled out names of Esan extraction who made impact on Esan land and Edo State in general.

According to him, “Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, to me, is God’s gift to Esan land,” and, “the entire Edo State people are happy with him.”

The President, Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State, Mrs. Kate Osaro commended Idahosa for his complementary role to Okpebholo.

According to her, their complementary roles have ensured peace reign in the state and solicited for its sustainability.

In related vein, Idahosa received and congratulated Management, Staff and Students of “Our Lady of Mercy Nursery and Basic School” on their forthcoming school’s 50th anniversary.

He appreciated the school’s management for helping to shape and impact the lives of students and society.

He deemed it an honour having the organizing committee lead pupils of the school to his office.

He encouraged them (Pupils) to aspire to greater heights by participating in politics to becoming future governors and deputy governors of the state.”

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#AnambraDecides: Transport Unions Endorsement Of Soludo Could Undermine Perceptions Of Neutrality — KDI

Published

15 hours ago

November 8, 2025

Editor

The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), has expressed concern that the endorsement of governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State by the Joint Transporter Forum could undermine perceptions of neutrality in the November 8 governorship election, owing to the role they play in conveying sensitive and non-sensitive materials during elections.

KDI said since INEC relies heavily on these unions —NURTW, RTEAN, Keke, Okada, and Bus Unions — for material transportation, their partisan alignment could undermine perceptions of neutrality, risk delays, and erode public confidence in the process.

Bukola Idowu, Executive Director, expressed the organisation’s concern at a pre-election briefing held in Akwa on Friday.

“The endorsement of the incumbent governor by the Joint Transporter Forum, comprising NURTW, RTEAN, Keke, Okada, and Bus Unions, raises a significant logistical red flag,” KDI worries.

INEC’s Preparedness

The KDI, while noting that INEC has largely demonstrated logistical readiness, some operational gaps persist.

“KDI’s comparative analysis of INEC’s preparedness for the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election against the 2024 Ondo Off-Cycle Election reveals a mixed outlook on operational readiness.

“The training of ad-hoc officials concluded only on November 6, 2025, two days before the election, compared to a timelier completion in Ondo 2024 left no room for mock drills or refresher sessions, limiting INEC’s ability to evaluate the competence of ad-hoc personnel and replace unfit or unavailable staff ahead of election day.”

The CSO, however, commended INEC for the “continuous engagement with stakeholders and improvements in technology usage, particularly through the BVAS and IREV platforms,” saying that it “remains positive indicators that, if effectively managed, can mitigate these risks and enhance the credibility of the process.”

Pre-election Observation, Warning

KDI observed that voter turnout in Anambra has fallen by over 58% in the last eight years, attributing this decline to insecurity, logistical and geographical challenges, warning that “special attention must then be paid to these areas lest Anambra risks experiencing another historically low voter turnout in tomorrow’s governorship election.

“Despite consistent growth in voter registration.It will appear that voter turnout is falling at the same rate at which voter registration was growing. This means that while more citizens are registering to vote, fewer are turning out on election day, a troubling trend that points to deepening voter apathy and declining trust in the electoral process.”

On intolerance during election, KDI said while the overall security risk across the state remains moderate, several localized flashpoints persist in areas historically prone to electoral tension, political rivalry, and voter intimidation.

“The analysis identifies Aguata and Ihiala as severe-risk areas, with a high likelihood of violence or disruption on election day.

“Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ogbaru are categorized as high-risk LGAs, while the remaining local governments are assessed as being at a moderate risk level.

“In practical terms, this means that LGAs classified as severe or high risk face a greater probability of experiencing election-related disturbances, ranging from logistical delays and voter suppression to violent clashes, unless proactive measures are taken.

“Conversely, moderate-risk areas could be relatively peaceful, provided preventive actions are maintained and early warning signals are properly addressed.”

KDI, therefore, urged security agencies to uphold professionalism, neutrality, and restraint in their election-day operations.

“Security deployments should prioritize visible but non-intimidating presence in identified flashpoints, timely intelligence sharing, and rapid response coordination to ensure the safety of voters, election officials, and materials across all 21 LGAs,” KDI noted.

KDI, however, expressed optimism of a largely peaceful election, just as it emphasized that the “credibility of the process will depend on timely deployment, transparent procedures, and restraint by political actors and their supporters.”

The CSO also called on eligible voters to come out peacefully, exercise their civic rights, and resist any attempt to disrupt the process or sell their votes.