Kwale, Delta State – The Light Up Ndokwa campaign has taken a new twist as one of its leading advocates, Stanley Adoh Nkem, has alleged that the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, ordered his detention through an executive order.

Adoh, who made the claim in a Facebook post, said the arrest was linked to his persistent advocacy for the step-down of power from the IPP Okpai Gas Plant to host communities in Ndokwa land.

The activist described his time in police custody as an attempt to intimidate him and weaken the Light Up Ndokwa movement, which has been calling for improved electricity supply to the region despite hosting a major power-generating facility.
His statement has triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with supporters accusing the state government of trying to suppress community voices, while others have urged caution until official clarifications are made.

As of press time, the Deputy Governor’s office has not released any comment regarding the allegation.

The Light Up Ndokwa movement continues to gain momentum, with residents insisting that access to steady electricity is a right, not a privilege.