The Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives announced on Monday that it had summoned the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Awad Al-Badri, for questioning regarding contracts and tenders signed by the ministry.
According to a statement by House of Representatives spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg, committee members Yousef Al-Agouri and Ali Al-Takbali met with Al-Badri as part of their oversight duties. They questioned the minister about the ministry’s contracts, cooperation with the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), and the overall performance of the energy sector.
The committee requested a comprehensive report detailing the contracts and tenders awarded by the ministry, as well as GECOL’s role in implementing government policies to improve electricity supply across Libya. The members emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in public spending, particularly in the energy sector, which has faced repeated challenges, including power shortages and infrastructure failures.
The session was held at the headquarters of the House of Representatives in Benghazi. The committee members stated that the questioning would continue next week after reviewing the requested documents.
Libya has struggled with frequent power cuts and delays in energy projects due to political instability and funding issues. The government has been under increasing pressure to resolve these problems and attract investment in the energy sector. The parliamentary committee’s inquiry is part of broader efforts to ensure government accountability and improve services for Libyan citizens.
The upcoming session is expected to provide further clarity on the ministry’s contracts and the steps being taken to enhance Libya’s electricity infrastructure.
