Ossiomo Power Company, Ologbo, Edo State, has commenced moves to institute contempt of court proceedings against Chinese firm, Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (CCETC), accusing the company of repeatedly flouting subsisting orders of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and the Edo State High Court, Benin City.
The power company alleged that despite clear judicial directives ordering all parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of ongoing suits, CCETC has continued to interfere with its facilities and operations in what it described as a blatant disregard for the authority of the courts.
In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Ralph Okhiria, and made available to journalists in Benin City, Ossiomo Power Company said it had resolved to seek contempt sanctions against the Chinese firm over what it termed persistent violations of court orders.
According to the company, CCETC on August 7, 2026, allegedly attempted to erect electricity poles on Ossiomo’s land to facilitate a connection to IPP1 and the company’s 33kV transmission lines, infrastructure it said is wholly owned by Ossiomo companies.
The statement maintained that both the Federal High Court, Abuja, and the Edo State High Court had restrained CCETC from tampering with the facilities pending the resolution of the dispute before the courts.
Ossiomo further alleged that CCETC, working with “people of questionable character,” had attempted to intimidate its personnel and security officers while interfering with its gas plant and other operational assets.
The company specifically alleged that on August 6, 2026, Chinese staff of CCETC, accompanied by hired workers, used an excavator to trespass onto Ossiomo’s land and erect two concrete electricity poles in direct violation of existing court orders.
Describing the actions as unlawful and provocative, Ossiomo warned that the alleged conduct could undermine the rule of law and escalate tensions if left unchecked.
The company called on relevant authorities to enforce the subsisting court orders, compel CCETC to desist from any further interference with its property, infrastructure and operations, and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Ossiomo reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing the matter through lawful judicial and regulatory channels.
The company also recalled that it had, in an earlier statement issued on August 1, 2026, accused CCETC of attempting to sidestep the ongoing litigation before the Federal High Court, Abuja, by petitioning the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) over its wholly-owned project company, COPC, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2025, a case originally filed by CCETC in October 2025.
