NEPA Cuts Off Duncan Mighty’s Power Without Notice

Drama unfolds as electricity officials disconnect power at Duncan Mighty’s Port Harcourt residence without prior notice, sparking a chaotic confrontation involving police.

On the morning of August 7, 2026, officials from the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED)—still widely referred to by Nigerians as NEPA or PHCN, reportedly arrived at the home of popular Port Harcourt-based singer Duncan Mighty (or on Duncan Mighty Street) to disconnect the electricity supply. According to multiple social media accounts and circulating videos, the disconnection was carried out without prior notice, quickly escalating into a heated confrontation.

Videos from the scene show a crowded, muddy street with residents, the singer’s associates, electricity workers, and police officers present.

Tensions boiled over into physical altercations. One widely shared clip captures onlookers expressing outrage at the manner of the disconnection, with commentary highlighting the perceived disrespect toward a well-known local celebrity. A woman at the scene claimed a police officer struck Duncan Mighty in the face, leaving him injured. Other reports describe members of the singer’s side chasing or clashing with security personnel. Both sides appear to have been involved in the scuffle.

Duncan Mighty, often called the “Port Harcourt First Son,” is a prominent Nigerian highlife and Afrobeat artist known for hits that celebrate his Rivers State roots. The incident has fueled online debate. Some users argued that celebrities are not above the law and that unpaid bills justify disconnection regardless of status. Others criticized the lack of notice and the heavy-handed involvement of police, viewing it as typical of the frustrations many Nigerians face with electricity distribution companies.

As of the latest reports, neither PHED nor Duncan Mighty has issued an official public statement clarifying the circumstances, the status of any outstanding bills, or the details of the altercation. The event remains based primarily on eyewitness videos and social media accounts that spread rapidly across platforms.

This episode underscores ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector, where disconnections for unpaid bills are common, yet the process often leads to disputes over notice, billing accuracy, and enforcement methods, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. Further updates from the distribution company or the artiste may shed more light on what exactly triggered the confrontation.