Post by Ellian (@ellianprince)

I spent time carefully going through the WhatsApp group created for our community transformer project, and I have a few observations.

First, I understand why people are contributing. After months without electricity, everyone is frustrated and wants a solution. No one wants to continue living in darkness.

However, as a resident, I also have a responsibility to ask questions before people continue sending their hard-earned money.

From what I saw:

Money is being paid into a personal account.

Lists of contributors and balances are being shared.

There is a stamped acknowledgment letter showing a government office received a request.

But I have not seen an official approval confirming that the government has agreed to provide or install the transformer.

I have not seen a detailed quotation showing exactly how the ₦1.8 million figure was calculated.

I have not seen a complete financial report explaining how every naira collected will be managed.

None of these points automatically mean anyone is dishonest. But transparency is important whenever a community is raising money.

Residents deserve answers.

Who is responsible for the funds?

What happens if the government later provides the transformer?

Will every payment and expense be publicly accounted for?

Why should residents be paying for a public transformer in the first place after living without electricity for months?

These are not attacks. These are legitimate questions from citizens who deserve accountability.

If everything is being handled properly, then there should be no problem providing clear answers and supporting documents. Transparency builds trust. Silence creates suspicion.

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