“From Blackouts to Courtrooms: Harmon Leads Charge Against LEC Over Economic Losses”

Grand Bassa, Liberia:Frustration is boiling over in Grand Bassa County as a prominent voice from Electoral District #4, Fitzgerald D. Harmon, has issued a stern warning to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), threatening legal action over what he describes as “crippling and costly” power outages affecting communities in Wee District.

Harmon says the situation has gone beyond inconvenience, accusing the electricity provider of causing widespread economic damage, particularly to small businesses that depend on stable power supply to preserve goods and sustain operations. “This is not just about darkness,” he declared. “It is about livelihoods being destroyed and families pushed into hardship.”

According to him, repeated blackouts and unstable current have led to the spoilage of perishable goods, destruction of electrical appliances, and mounting financial losses among residents and shop owners in areas including Wayzohn City. “People are losing goods they invested their last money into,” Harmon emphasized. “That cannot continue without accountability.”

He described the outages as persistent and poorly managed, questioning what measures LEC has taken to prevent the recurring disruptions. “We deserve answers,” he said. “The people of this district are paying the price for a system that is failing them.”

In a bold move, Harmon has given LEC authorities a one-week deadline to address the root causes of the outages and present a clear plan of action to restore reliable electricity. “This is a final call,” he warned. “If nothing changes, we will meet them in court.”

He stressed that the intended lawsuit will seek compensation for affected residents and businesses, as well as compel reforms in the management and distribution of electricity in the district. “Justice must be served,” Harmon noted. “Those responsible must be held accountable under the law.”

Residents across Wee District have rallied behind the move, expressing anger over what they describe as years of neglect and poor service delivery. Many say they are ready to support the legal process both morally and financially. “We are tired of suffering in silence,” one community member said. “If going to court is what it takes, we stand with him.”

Local business owners, especially those dealing in frozen goods and cold storage, say the situation has become unbearable. “Every outage is a loss,” a shopkeeper lamented. “We cannot continue like this while bills still come.”

As tensions rise, all eyes are now on LEC’s next move, with citizens demanding swift intervention to prevent further losses. For many in Wee District, the threat of legal action marks a turning point in a long-standing struggle for reliable electricity and accountability.