You lied – TCN tells AEDC as organizations clash over conflicting claim on Abuja power shortage

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) are at odds over the recent decline in electricity supply to Abuja and sections of the Federal Capital Territory. The issue arose after AEDC announced on August 26, 2026, that transmission constraints were impacting electricity delivery to Abuja and parts of its service area.

According to the company, the tripping of transmission lines delivering power from the Shiroro Transmission Station to Abuja since Tuesday, August 25, had significantly reduced the electricity available to it. AEDC reported that its allocation fell from around 641 megawatts to 314 megawatts, which greatly hindered its ability to power customers.

The company admitted that low generation levels reported by the National Control Centre had also worsened the supply problem. However, TCN disputed AEDC's account, labeling the claim that its transmission lines tripped as "inaccurate and misleading." TCN stated that the reduced AEDC allocation was due to low national grid generation and insisted that none of the 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja had tripped.

The conflicting accounts have left consumers uncertain about which statement is correct, with some questioning how to discern the truth between TCN and other Distribution Companies (DISCOs).