Politics
08:50 PM | 19 Jul 2026
Al-Bustani, in response to Al-Sada: Bankruptcy has reached the stage of stealing achievements
Fady Mahouly
Representative Nada Al-Bustani wrote in response to the Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Al-Saddi, on “X”: “In response to the celebration of “returning from error” that took place today in Assad Chabrouh, Bavaria, we hoped that this return from error would be a virtue, but unfortunately, Joe Al-Saddi and his party used it as a platform to launch false accusations and insults that we have become accustomed to because it is part of their culture. We expected that after a year and a half, the Ministry of Energy would surprise us with the opening of a dam. From the dams that he and his party disrupted, or a water project that alleviates the drought crisis, or an electricity plant that increases power supply for more than two hours a day and provides the Lebanese with 24/24 access, as Charles Jabbour promised, or tells us what happened to the regulatory body that changed half of its members after each of them received about 100 thousand dollars a year without any significant production, or informs us of the results of the investigations into the file of fuel ships, or. He talks about his achievements in the gas extraction license file with Total, or even publishes documents comparing electricity supply that he promised months ago, but unfortunately, we did not find a new achievement. We found him opening a project that was one of his most vocal critics.
The strangest thing is that he attacked the current ministers and previous projects with his speech, at the same time who was inaugurating one of these projects. It is clear that bankruptcy has reached the stage of stealing achievements that we considered normal daily work, and attributing them to themselves, instead of focusing on the strategic files of water, electricity, and oil, which they promised the Lebanese about and achieved nothing from. The goal is clear: to mislead public opinion and divert attention from their failure in management and governance.
Firstly, it seems that Joe Al-Sadi forgot that I completely won the lawsuit he filed against me regarding the file of rehabilitating the corridor around the dam, related to the allegations of deformation. The strangest thing is that he himself refrained from implementing the judicial ruling issued in my favor.
Secondly, environmental and sports projects around dams are approved in all countries of the world, and we have previously proven with scientific evidence that festivals do not affect the quality of drinking water. Raising the slogan “protecting water” for political goals does not change the truth.
Thirdly, the festivals and cakes that were held were to serve the people and provide job opportunities for the people of the region, and not for the benefit of anyone or “for our pockets,” as they promote. All the activities that the Keserwan Association was responsible for were completely free and supported by funders to cover its dues. As for all projects at the dam, they were completed in full cooperation with the former municipality of Faraya and its president, Mr. Michel Salama, and in accordance with the highest internationally approved health and safety standards.
Those who respect institutions do not need to turn around and use them for their own interests.
Fourth, the ring road that you are racing to open today was funded with special funding from us, the association and supporters, and was fully completed before you arrived at the Ministry, and all the works are documented with invoices and documents. No one can change the facts with media accusations.
In defiance of Joe Al-Sadi, the Director General of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Corporation, and their party, they are presenting any document or scientific report that proves that Lake Chabrouh has been polluted due to activities or that there has been any technical damage to the dam due to festivals or the construction of the ring road around the lake.
The facts are more important than any image of an opening, speech or statement. My promise to my people in Keserwan, who gave me the greatest trust and represented them as their representative, is that I will continue to defend their interests and dignity, and I will not allow anyone to lie to them or belittle their minds. Very soon, we will meet before the judiciary so that he can have his say with all the slander, slander, slander, and false campaigns that they have committed.”