By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent
River Gee County | April 27, 2026 | The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission – LERC, has wrapped up a day-long public hearing on a proposed electricity tariff submitted by LIBENERGY, drawing a wide range of stakeholders to Fish Town.
Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fish Town Community Hall, brought together county authorities, development partners, members of the business community, and ordinary citizens.
The engagement was intended to promote transparency and collect public input on proposed changes to electricity pricing.
During opening remake, LERC’s Board Chairman Claude J. Katta, outlined the purpose of the hearing, mentioning the importance of public participation in shaping national energy policies.
Chairman Katta reiterated the Commission’s statutory responsibility to regulate Liberia’s electricity sector, ensuring fairness, accountability, and efficient service delivery.
Meanwhile, LIBENERGY Regional Manager Henry G. Hodge, presented a detailed plan of the tariff proposal, explaining its key components and the rationale behind the suggested adjustments.
The presentation was followed by an interactive session, when participants actively engaged the panel, raising challenges, and questioning the reliability stable electricity in the county.
In respond, LIBENERGY Regional Manager Henry G. Hodge, alongside Grand Gedeh County Manager Jerry Karr and Liberia Electricity Corporation distribution Manager Eric A.B. Fredericks, acknowledged the persistent electricity challenges confronting residents.
They assured the public of ongoing interventions aimed at improving power supply and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving stable and reliable electricity access across the region before 2030.
The officials also appealed to residents to remain patient and avoid protests or legal actions while reforms are being implemented.
Despite these assurances, dissatisfaction among residents was evident.
However, several participants criticized LIBENERGY over what they described as poor service delivery and alleged systemic inefficiencies.
They mentioned that more communities out of 26 in Fish Town still lack electricity, years after operations by LIBENERGY in River Gee.
The hearing underscored growing public frustration, while also reflected a shared demand for improved service delivery, transparency, and equitable access to electricity across the County.
