By Peter Dansu In the wake of swirling speculations and online chatter, the Badagry Local Government has issued a firm rebuttal to what it ...
By Peter Dansu
In the wake of swirling speculations and online chatter, the Badagry Local Government has issued a firm rebuttal to what it describes as “misinformation and twisted narratives” surrounding its recent announcement on a prepaid meter initiative.
According to a statement from the Executive Chairman's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kriko Augustine, the original press release—issued earlier this week—was strictly intended to update residents on a briefing the Executive Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, received from the coordinators of a prepaid meter project. The release also highlighted plans for a forthcoming Stakeholders’ Forum, where the contractor will publicly present full details of the project to residents.
However, the Council says that instead of being received in its intended context, the story has been spun in certain circles, (not Badagry Today) to suit personal and political agendas.
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“Some have falsely claimed that the Chairman has taken ownership of the project. This is completely untrue. Others have alleged that he is attempting to take credit as if it were his own initiative—another baseless claim,” the statement read.
The Council further stressed that at no point in its press release was the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) mentioned. It described the sudden inclusion of EKEDC in the public conversation—and the company’s subsequent disclaimer—as developments that fall entirely outside the scope and intent of its original communication.
Officials warned that the inability to separate fact from fiction, particularly in a politically charged climate, poses a serious risk to constructive public discourse.
“Misinformation not only distorts conversations but also undermines genuine developmental efforts,” the statement noted. “We urge residents to read official communications in full before drawing conclusions.”
With the Stakeholders’ Forum still on the horizon, the Council says it remains committed to transparency and to ensuring residents get accurate, first-hand information directly from the project’s handlers—without the noise of political spin.
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