Liberian Business Leader to President: Fix Power or Stifle Nation

A leading businessman is demanding urgent reform of Liberia's electricity system, calling it a luxury that punishes citizens and holds back national development. Prince Howard, a prominent figure from Nimba County, issued a direct appeal to President Joseph Boakai. He warned that constant blackouts, high prices, and unequal access are crippling progress. "Electricity must no longer be a luxury for the few," Howard stated, as reported by the Liberian Observer. He argues that the unstable power supply severely limits business growth and burdens everyday Liberians. The call highlights a critical challenge for the new administration. Reliable and affordable electricity is seen as essential for economic stability and improving living standards across the country.