Ossiomo Power Company Moves to File Contempt Charges Against CCETC

By Rosemary Okoduwa

The Ossiomo Power Company, Ologbo, Edo State, has announced its intention to institute contempt of court proceedings against a Chinese firm, Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (CCETC), over its alleged persistent disregard for subsisting court orders.

In a press statement signed by the company’s Public Relations Officer, Ralph Okhiria, and made available to journalists in Benin City, Ossiomo Power Company alleged that CCETC has continued to engage in activities that violate orders issued by both the Federal High Court, Abuja, and the Edo State High Court, Benin City.

According to the statement, the dispute between Ossiomo Power Company and CCETC is currently before both courts, which had directed all parties to maintain the status quo ante pending the determination of the cases.

The company alleged that despite these orders, CCETC has repeatedly acted in defiance of the courts’ directives. It added that, as a law-abiding corporate entity, it has resolved to initiate contempt proceedings against the Chinese firm for the alleged violations.

According to the statement, “Ossiomo Power Company and its affiliates hereby bring to the attention of the public of the continued illegal activities of Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (CCETC) at the Ossiomo Industrial Park, notwithstanding the orders of the Federal High Court, Abuja and the Edo State High Court.

“Just on 7th August, 2026, CCETC had sought to erect electricity poles on Ossiomo’s land to facilitate a connection to IPP1 and to the 33kV lines, both wholly owned by the Ossiomo companies.

“CCETC has been restrained by the Edo State High Court as well as the Federal High Court, Abuja from tampering with these facilities.

“Furthermore, CCETC in connivance with its some people of questionable characters have sought to attack Ossiomo personnel and security officers on its facilities, including its Gas Plant, and interfere with Ossiomo’s property and operations.

“In particular, on Thursday August 6, 2026 CCETC Chinese staff along with its hired people of questionable minds used an excavator to illegally trespass the Ossiomo land to erect two electricity concrete poles in direct breach of the orders of the Federal High Court, Abuja and Edo State High Court, Benin City.

“These actions are particularly concerning given the court orders and the fact that the underlying disputes remain before the courts.

“We therefore call on the relevant authorities to ensure CCETC comply with the court orders and prevent further unauthorised interference with Ossiomo’s property, infrastructure and operations to avoid the breakdown of law and order.

“Ossiomo Power Company reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the dispute through appropriate legal and regulatory channels.”

It will be recalled that in an earlier statement issued on August 1, 2026, Ossiomo Power Company accused CCETC of attempting to circumvent 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 instituted by CCETC in October 2025.