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Senior journalist and BBC correspondent Umaru Fofana has strongly criticized the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) over what he describes as an increasingly erratic and disruptive power supply in Freetown.
In a public statement, Fofana expressed frustration over the frequent flickering and on-and-off nature of electricity, which he believes poses a significant risk to household appliances and properties.
“The poor state of electricity in Freetown is bad enough! So please spare us the erratic nature of it all,” he wrote.
According to him, while Freetown residents have become accustomed to power outages, the unpredictable fluctuations—sometimes occurring five to ten times within just 30 minutes—are not only frustrating but also “serve no purpose” and could lead to potential damage to electrical devices.
“Please keep the light if you cannot send us a stable one. We will cope—In Sha Allah,” he concluded, calling on EDSA to either provide stable electricity or turn it off completely rather than subject residents to the hazardous instability.
Fofana’s statement has resonated with many Freetown residents who continue to grapple with persistent electricity challenges. The capital has long suffered from an unreliable power supply, with concerns often raised about EDSA’s ability to provide consistent and safe electricity.
As public frustration grows, it remains to be seen whether authorities will take urgent steps to address the issue or if the concerns will continue to fall on deaf ears.
