Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, has appealed to the Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, to intervene in the prolonged electricity blackout affecting residents of four communities in the state.

Afod made the appeal in an open letter shared on his Facebook page, where he expressed concern over the impact of the power outage on residents of Iroko, Oke Oro, Ayegun and Temidire communities in Irewolede/Ijero Local Government Area.

According to the actor, the affected communities have been without electricity for about three years, a situation that has disrupted businesses, households and students’ activities.

He wrote: “Sir, I respectfully wish to bring to your attention the prolonged electricity blackout being experienced by residents of Iroko, Oke Oro, Ayegun and Temidire communities under Irewolede/Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

“These communities have been without electricity for about three years, and the situation has continued to affect businesses, homes, students and the general well-being of the people.

“Your administration has been making efforts to improve the lives of Ekiti people, and we sincerely appeal to you to use your good office to intervene in this matter and help restore electricity to these communities.

“Sir, these people are also citizens of Ekiti State. They deserve to benefit from the dividends of good governance and enjoy the positive impact of your administration.

“We respectfully appeal for your urgent intervention. May God continue to strengthen you and bless your administration.

“Ekiti deserves light. Our communities deserve attention.”