The Political Leader and Standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has declared that his party will not be affected by the National Elections Commission’s regulations governing political parties.
Speaking on the prospect of political alliances and opposition collaboration, Cummings emphasized that he remains open to working with other political actors in the interest of the country. However, he made it clear that he would not accept a vice-presidential position in any political arrangement. “I’m open to any collaboration, but I can’t go as Vice President,” Cummings declared.
His remarks are expected to fuel discussions about possible political realignments and coalition-building ahead of future electoral contests, as opposition parties continue to explore avenues for cooperation. The ANC leader’s position signals his intention to remain a presidential contender while remaining receptive to broader political partnerships aimed at advancing national development and democratic governance.
Alternative National Congress political leader Alexander B. Cummings has criticized the Liberia Electricity Corporation, suggesting it be renamed the “Raining Season Electricity Corporation” to reflect what he described as the utility’s seasonal failures. Speaking Tuesday, Cummings said, “I referred to LEC as the Raining Season Electricity Corporation – LRSEC.
That is how we should call them.” The comment came amid widespread public complaints about persistent blackouts and unstable electricity supply, particularly during Liberia’s rainy season.
Cummings argued that the nickname captures the frustration of households and businesses that experience frequent power cuts when the rains begin. He said the pattern of outages undermines economic activity, disrupts healthcare delivery, and erodes public confidence in the state-owned utility.
“LRSEC” – the acronym coined by Cummings – was meant to highlight what he called a recurring cycle where electricity supply deteriorates with the onset of seasonal rains, despite government investments in the sector. The ANC leader urged the government and LEC management to prioritize infrastructure upgrades, grid maintenance, and accountability to consumers.
He said renaming the corporation was less about rhetoric and more about forcing a conversation on service delivery standards. Liberians have long reported fluctuating power supply, with complaints intensifying during the May–October rainy period when damaged lines and weather-related faults often disrupt service.
LEC officials have previously attributed outages to technical challenges, aging infrastructure, and weather impacts on distribution networks. The utility has promised ongoing reforms and expansion projects aimed at improving reliability. Cummings’s remarks quickly gained traction on social media, with many residents sharing similar frustrations over blackouts and high tariff costs despite inconsistent supply
