By Aaron B. Nemah
Eric Wlea Giko, a senatorial aspirant in Maryland County, has secured a 150-kilowatt transformer to bring electricity to affected communities.
The communities include Barriken, Wectecken, and Old Lady.
Giko made the pronouncement during a press conference at his home office in Pleebo-Sodoken Statutory District on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
He told reporters that the move was in response to residents’ appeal to address the lack of electricity in the areas along the Pleebo-Harper highway.
He said, the initiative is separated from his political ambitions, “but one that is aimed to improve living conditions of Marylanders.”
Giko said, the installation of the transformer will be overseen by Barriken community to avoid political interference. He also spoke of plan to build a palava hut and a clinic in Karluway District, fulfilling promises he made during his 2023 campaign.
Giko has been involved in various development projects, supported by locals and Marylanders in the US.
”I’m also working on academic and skills training programs, to support the LICOSESS Teachers Training College and Tubman University.”
Residents of Barriken, Wectecken, and Old Lady communities have expressed gratitude to Giko as they are counting the days until their transformer would be installed.
After decades without reliable electricity, the promise of light is more than just a luxury, but a game-changer.