Sierra Leone Faces Power Crisis as Turkish Ship Threatens Shutdown Over Unpaid Bills
By Mackie M Jalloh
In a dire turn of events, Sierra Leone is grappling with an escalating power crisis as the Turkish ship, Karpower, which has been supplying electricity to the capital city, Freetown, threatens to shut down due to unpaid bills exceeding 40 million dollars.
The citizens, already burdened by a persistent blackout, find themselves caught in the crossfire between the government and Karpower. Despite paying their light bills, frustration mounts as promises of uninterrupted power remain unfulfilled.
The Minister of Energy has vowed to engage in discussions with the Turkish ship, seeking a resolution to the financial dispute and a continuation of their crucial power supply. This development comes as citizens voice their discontent, demanding transparency and immediate action from the government to resolve the crisis.
As the nation awaits the outcome of negotiations, the looming threat of a complete power outage hangs over Sierra Leone, leaving its citizens in uncertainty and underscoring the critical importance of resolving the financial impasse between the government and Karpower.