By Amos HarrisA sweeping anti-power theft operation spearheaded by the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has placed dozens of individuals and businesses under intense scrutiny. During a recent enforcement exercise, Broh made it unequivocally clear that electricity theft will no longer be overlooked by the state. Electricity theft remains one of the most pressing challenges confronting the LEC today. Observers suggest that delays in meter distribution may inadvertently encourage illegal connections among small businesses and households desperate for electricity. In many developing nations, electricity theft significantly inflates operational costs and discourages the very investment needed to stabilize the grid.

Source: GNN Liberia February 23, 2026 15:15 UTC