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Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi at the ministry on Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit: Energy and Water Ministry) Add as preferred on Google Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, representing the Lebanese Forces (LF) quota, has always preferred to remain on the sidelines of politics since joining Nawaf Salam’s government in February 2025. Since the beginning of the month, the strategy consultant and former head of international consulting firms has decided to boycott cabinet meetings to increase pressure on an executive slow to adopt measures he believes are crucial to enabling the electricity sector to cope with rising fuel prices and to give at least one good reason for potential investors to come and finance its rehabilitation. He explains his approach to L’Orient-Le Jour.You decided, on Oct. 6, to suspend your participation in cabinet meetings to protest the government's inaction on the electricity issue. Why did you take this step at this particular moment?I... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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