By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reacted to the conviction of one of its employees by a Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
In a statement by Oyebode Fadipe, the General Manager, Corporate Communications stated on Sunday that it was dissatisfied with the judgment of the Court.
According to the statement, “the attention of AED Plc has been drawn to the media report of the conviction of one of its employees by a Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital for what the Court described as unlawful disconnection of a customer of AED Plc. The judgment was delivered on 12th August, 2021.
AED Plc is dissatisfied with the judgment of the Magistrate Court and has therefore instructed its lawyers to appeal the decision of the Court as a reflection of her posiiton, which is contrary to the judgment of the Court.
“The Management of AED Plc hereby assures its esteemed customers and stakeholders of its commitment to the obedience of the laws and regulations that are relevant to its operations in the NESI.”