Claim: Chief Minister accuses Churches and Mosques of electricity theft.
Verdict: TRUE
Context: Social and traditional media reports indicate that Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has accused religious institutions, including Churches and Mosques, along with government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and private consumers, of electricity theft. This statement follows a series of blackouts in the country, which led to the resignation of Alhaji Kanja Sesay, the Minister of Energy and the dismissal of all board members of EDSA and EGTC the country’s energy generation and distribution institutions. The minister is yet to provide evidence to back his claims.
Evidence: The accusation was made during the government's regular weekly press briefing at the Information Ministry's conference room, and a video recording of that segment of the press briefing is available. The statement was reported in various news outlets, providing direct quotes from Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh regarding the accusation.
Conclusion: The claim that Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh accused Churches and Mosques of electricity theft is true. This statement was made during a government press briefing, amidst a backdrop of frequent blackouts and recent resignations and dismissals within energy-related government bodies.
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