LEC Disconnects NEC For US$84,000 Debts

MONROVIA-The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has terminated the supply of electricity to the National Elections Commission, (NEC) Friday 11 June 2021.

The National Elections Commission was disconnected from the LEC power grid at its 9th and 10th Streets Headquarters in Sinkor

The NEC-Liberia owes the Liberia Electricity Corporation US$ 84, 082 and 53 cents.

Meanwhile, NEC-Liberia is appealing to the Management of LEC to restore electricity in order to facilitate its work and planning processes for the 2023 General Elections, while the Commission engages with the authorities to offset this liability.

With limited financial capacity, the NEC will be unable to carry out its work without the restoration of LEC connection.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.