Withdrawal rekindles electricity dispute
The article discusses the ongoing crisis in Lebanon's electricity sector, focusing on Energy and Water Minister Joe Sidh’s boycott of Cabinet sessions as a form of protest against the obstacles and difficulties he faces in implementing plans to improve electricity supply. It points to the political conflict between the " Lebanese Forces" and the "Free Patriotic Movement" over how the sector is managed, noting that the Lebanese Forces previously mocked the FPM's justifications and insisted on the importance of political will. Now, their minister calls for practical steps to confront these hurdles. The article emphasizes that the electricity crisis extends beyond the ministerial tenure, stemming from administrative, financial, and political accumulations, and that ongoing mutual accusations hinder effective solutions that could improve services for citizens—who suffer from worsening electricity quality and rising costs, burdening Lebanese families. It highlights the need to overcome political disagreements and achieve governmental consensus to make and implement effective decisions to address the crisis, and to end reliance on partisan considerations that harm citizens’ interests.
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