The one time Black Man London in Port Loko is now a London of darkness, as the electricity crisis continues to become worse.

Port Loko District is dominant.

It could be recalled that, there was no electricity for Port Loko residents for decades until when the then APC government constructed the Bankasoka dam.

Despite handing over the Bankasoka hydro dam to the government of Sierra Leone by the Chinese contractors of Hunan Construction Company in November, 2015, residents of Port Loko are still not enjoy sustainable electricity supply.

The situation in Port Loko City has escalated over the past weeks, as the city has been plunged into total darkness due to a severe fuel shortage.

The blackout, which has been ongoing for several weeks, has severely disrupted the daily lives of residents and businesses in the area.

As a result, the local population is appealing to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) and the Energy Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) to take swift action to resolve the crisis.

The lack of electricity in Port Loko City has had far-reaching consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life, especially businesses and offices.

Residents have expressed frustration and concern over the prolonged blackout, highlighting the negative impact it is having on their lives.

Many are calling on EDSA and EGTC to urgently address the fuel shortage and restore electricity supply to the city.

Port Loko City community is demanding clear communication from the authorities regarding the timeline for resolving the crisis, and the people are further seeking assurances that such disruptions will not occur in the future.

The situation in Port Loko City underscores the importance of reliable electricity supply in urban areas and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar crises from occurring.

As residents continue to endure the consequences caused by the blackout, they are hopeful that EDSA and EGTC will prioritize the issue and take immediate steps to rectify the situation.

Only through concerted efforts and efficient management can help the city be brought out of the darkness and back to normalcy.

Constant electricity supply is a serious game-changer on the path of socio-economic transformation.