IPP Step Down: Henry Franklin Writes Ned, Ezechi, Demands Electricity for Utagba Ogbe

IPP Step Down: Henry Franklin Writes Ned, Ezechi, Demands Electricity for Utagba Ogbe

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  • January 29, 2026
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Kwale, Delta State — A rights activist and community voice, Comrade Henry Franklin, has written an open letter to Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, member of the House of Representatives for Ndokwa Nation, urging them to urgently intervene in the provision of electricity through an Independent Power Plant (IPP) step-down for Utagba Ogbe and the Kwale environment.

In the strongly worded letter made available to Kwale Post on Wednesday, Franklin described electricity as the “key to unlocking development” in Ndokwa Nation, lamenting that the absence of stable power supply has continued to stall economic growth and lower the quality of life in the area.

According to him, despite being strategically located within Delta State, communities in Utagba Ogbe and Kwale have remained largely underserved in terms of reliable electricity, a situation he said has negatively affected businesses, healthcare delivery, education, and security.

“The lack of reliable and consistent power supply has hindered development, stifled economic growth, and affected the quality of life for residents in Utagba Ogbe and its environs,” Franklin wrote.

He noted that electricity is a foundational infrastructure for modern development, stressing that small businesses, artisans, traders, and entrepreneurs in the area are unable to thrive due to the high cost of alternative power sources.

Franklin appealed directly to Senator Nwoko and Hon. Ezechi to champion the extension of IPP step-down electricity to Ndokwa Nation, describing it as a legacy project capable of transforming the socio-economic fortunes of the people.

He argued that achieving steady power supply would not only boost economic activities and job creation but also improve access to quality healthcare, education, and security services.
In a politically pointed appeal, the activist linked the electrification project to electoral goodwill, asserting that delivering electricity would strengthen the lawmakers’ chances of securing a second tenure.

“Stepping down IPP means stepping up politically,” Franklin stated, adding that if Ndokwa Nation is electrified before the 2027 primaries and general elections, the lawmakers would enjoy overwhelming support from the people.

He urged both legislators to leverage their positions in the National Assembly to lobby relevant federal agencies and ensure the timely execution of electrification projects in the area.

The letter has since generated conversations across Kwale and neighbouring communities, with many residents echoing the call for urgent action on power supply as a catalyst for development.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Senator Ned Nwoko nor Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi has issued an official response to the open letter.