For over a month, residents of Ntamulung in Bamenda have been living without electricity. What began as a routine power cut has turned into a prolonged crisis affecting students, businesses, and households. With no clear solution in sight, frustration continues to grow across the community. Students preparing for GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations are among the most affected. Many now study by candlelight, while some tutoring centres have reduced or suspended evening classes. The lack of consistent study conditions is raising concerns among parents, who fear their children may be disadvantaged during exams.Local businesses are also struggling. Restaurants, salons, tailoring shops, phone repair centres, and printing services have seen activities decline sharply. Perishable goods are being lost, and many small business owners who rely entirely on electricity are experiencing serious financial setbacks. The blackout is equally challenging at home. Water pumps are not functioning, leaving households without running water. Families cannot power basic appliances, and dark streets have increased security concerns. People who depend on electrically powered medical equipment are also at risk.Residents accuse electricity provider Eneo Cameroon of negligence, claiming transformers in the area are repeatedly replaced but fail shortly after installation. They also complain about being asked to contribute money whenever breakdowns occur, which has deepened mistrust.