The residents said their demand for electricity in the community was becoming long overdue, while few higher-ups up government next-door to them are having access to electricity. The residents placed a roadblock on the main route from Jalloh Shop Community to other places, causing several vehicles to remain in a queue for hours. The residents placed specific reference to National Port Authority Managing Director, Bill Twehway, whom they alleged is benefiting from electricity while they remain in darkness. However, Daniel Deshield, District Coordinator of Montserrado County said the citizens concern is ‘cardinal,’ because the hydro tension line of the Liberia Electricity Corporation passes through the district and residents are not benefiting from electricity. Deshield said the residents were peaceful while staging the protest and he sees no reason while police will arrest them for speaking out.

Source: Front Page Africa March 02, 2020 19:07 UTC