Government to Initiate Deductions From MDAs’ Allocations to Settle Payments Owed to EDSA
Aaron Parker During the weekly press conference of the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, the Deputy Minister of Finance 1, Mrs. Kadiatu Allie announced plans to initiate deductions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies’ (MDAs) allocations to settle payments owed to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA).
She revealed that, with the approval of the Chief Minister, the government will initiate deductions from MDAs’ allocations to settle payments owed to EDSA.
In September 2023, it was reported that Ministries, Departments, And Agencies owe EDSA about Le421 Billion in unpaid bills.
The move to deduct these debs from MDA allocations underscores the government’s commitment to honoring its financial obligations and ensuring the sustainability of essential services.
Furthermore, Mrs. Allie disclosed the government’s intention to renegotiate with Karpowership, a key energy provider, to secure more favorable terms for Sierra Leone. Highlighting the significant payments already made to the company, she emphasized the need to optimize agreements to benefit the nation economically.
In her address, Mrs. Allie also provided insight into the financial efforts made by the Ministry over the past 6 to 7 months. She revealed that approximately $36 million dollars had been disbursed to Karpowership during this period.
Edda must now stop this 7pm or 9pm to 7am supply of power. At least for the weekends let them give sufficient power.
Deducting from allocations to MDAs isn’t the solution to this perineal problem. The solution lies in investigating EDSA for corruption. Otherwise, corruption at EDSA would deprive Sierra Leoneans from accessing sustainable electricity supply. There is deep-seated corruption at EDSA but government’s resolve to fight corruption at EDSA does not match the resolve of thieves at EDSA to pillage the state.
Government needs to employ the service of forensic accountants to investigate EDSA. Otherwise, Sierra Leone would continue to wallow in darkness.
I have said my own. Don’t say I didn’t warn you
The ministers and even prezo’s allawances must be reduced
Thanks to those who have the guts to start from the top setting an incredible example for all to follow. This is what leadership and responsibility is all about. These MDAs has being running their aircon offices for years without paying a cent even though it is part of their yearly budget. How dare them doing this is the expense of the regular taxpayers. Shame on you all morons and Thanks to the Deputy for standing up for the people
Why is the government refusing to announce that we are currently facing austerity. This is simply a austerity measure.
Very sure you guys need to investigate EDSA thoroughly I know more than 4 mental working under the authority of one staff in EDSA with out burning top up
What kind of metter are using in these MDAs?
U mass the penny u say let we FEN am WHO IS FOOLING WHO?E D S A OR THE PEOPLE