By Bridgett Milton
Capitol Hill, May 13, 2026: The House of Representatives has summoned the Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sheriff, to appear before its leadership on Monday to address the country’s ongoing power outages.
The decision was taken by the House on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following a communication sent to plenary by Montserrado County District #8 Representative Prince A. Toles, who raised serious concerns about Liberia’s unstable electricity supply and the alleged failure of the LEC leadership to fulfill commitments made to the Liberian people.
In his communication, Representative Toles described access to stable and uninterrupted electricity as essential for national growth, economic stability, healthcare delivery, education, public safety, and the overall well-being of citizens.
He noted that despite repeated assurances by the LEC Managing Director during his confirmation hearing before the Liberian Senate, the country continues to experience severe and prolonged power outages.
Representative Toles recalled that the Managing Director had pledged under oath to improve electricity generation, transmission, and distribution nationwide within specific timelines.
“Businesses continue to suffer enormous financial losses due to unreliable electricity supply. Hospitals and schools are challenged by constant power interruptions. Families continue to live in darkness for extended periods despite paying electricity tariffs,” he stated.
He further emphasized that the continued inability of the Liberia Electricity Corporation to provide stable electricity services raises concerns about accountability, credibility, and respect for legislative authority, particularly regarding promises made during the Senate confirmation process.
Representative Toles wants the Managing Director to provide explanations on several key issues, including the reasons for the persistent nationwide electricity outages, the status of commitments and timelines presented during his Senate confirmation hearing, and the operational and financial challenges confronting the Liberia Electricity Corporation.
