MONROVIA – The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has taken disciplinary action against its Information & Public Affairs Manager, Philip Kamara Farley, suspending him indefinitely for allegedly spreading false information that undermines the corporation’s leadership.
In a letter dated February 7, 2025, and signed by Interim Deputy Managing Director for Administration Eric Augustine Fredericks, Farley was informed that his suspension was effective immediately. The communication, which was also sent to Interim Managing Director Thomas Z. Gonkerwon and Board Chairman Cllr. Emmanuel A. Tulay, accused him of publishing misleading statements that misrepresented LEC’s operations and cast doubt on its performance.
LEC cited Farley’s claims regarding the corporation’s power supply agreement with energy providers in Côte d’Ivoire as the basis for his suspension. The letter emphasized that while minor technical challenges had occurred, the corporation’s contractual agreement with its Ivorian partners remained intact. LEC further noted that the dissemination of inaccurate information violated regulatory guidelines set by the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and misled the public.
The letter described Farley’s actions as a breach of professional ethics and an attempt to discredit the efforts of the interim leadership. It stressed that all employees are expected to follow established communication protocols and that unauthorized statements damaging the institution’s credibility would not be tolerated.
As part of the suspension, Farley was ordered to return all company property in his possession while an investigation determines the source of the inaccurate publication. LEC assured the public that it remains committed to its mission of ensuring electricity supply despite the challenges it faces.
