PRESS RELEASE Fake News Alert: Ikeja Electric Slams "Ghost" Group Over Defamatory Smear Campaign


​By Omeiza Dania
Premium News Magazine

5th February 2026_

IKEJA-LAGOS
​
Electric (IE), Nigeria’s largest power distribution firm, has formally fired back at a viral social media report targeting its top leadership, describing the publication as a "malicious fabrication" designed to destabilize the company’s reputation.

​The power giant issued a stern rebuttal on Wednesday, February 4th, following the rapid spread of claims on WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter) that alleged professional misconduct by the company’s CEO, 
Mrs. Folake Soetan, and Board Chairman, Dr. Kola Adesina.

​The "Ghost" Organization Exposed
​In a swift investigative response, Ikeja Electric revealed that the entity behind the report , the so-called 'Nigerian Global Business Forum appears to be a phantom organization. 

According to the DisCo, the group has no legal registration or corporate footprint either in Nigeria or overseas.

​Furthermore, the individuals who signed the defamatory statement, identified as "Dr. Alaba Kalejaiye" and "Musa Ahmed," were described as "unverifiable characters" with no traceable professional history.

​Key Takeaways from the Official Rebuttal:

*​Phantom Authors:*

The group and signatories behind the claims have no legal or professional standing.

*​Fabricated Allegations:*

IE maintains that the claims regarding its financial health and safety protocols are entirely false.

*​Legal Action Imminent:*

The company’s legal team has been greenlit to launch a forensic investigation to unmask the sponsors of the smear campaign and initiate defamation lawsuits.

*​Zero Tolerance:*

Management stated they will not allow "coordinated disinformation" to undermine the public's trust in their service.

​"While we remain committed to transparency and the continuous improvement of power supply, we will not sit idly by while the integrity of our leadership is tarnished by faceless entities," the statement reads.

*​Commitment to Service*

​Despite the digital noise, Ikeja Electric reassured its millions of customers that its focus remains on operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance. 

The company urged the public to treat the viral message as "fake news" and rely only on official communication channels for information.

​Need to verify a report or report an issue?

Ikeja Electric has provided several direct lines for public engagement, including a dedicated whistleblowing channel at 

expressyourself@ikejaelectric.com

and their security hotline at 07074703623.

*Report by
Omeiza Dania

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