Lebanese Forces weigh replacement for Energy Minister Joe Saddi

The Lebanese Forces party is reportedly reconsidering its support for Energy Minister Joe Saddi as the country's energy and fuel crisis intensifies. Internal discussions within the party have shifted from defending Saddi to evaluating the political and electoral risks of his continued tenure.

Sources indicate that the party is preparing for a potential exit for the minister, either through an individual resignation or a broader cabinet reshuffle. To mitigate political fallout, there are efforts to frame the crisis as a failure of state institutions rather than individual ministerial performance. The party is said to have a potential successor ready, described as an engineering figure with direct experience in the electricity sector.

While a resignation is not imminent, the decision is increasingly tied to political calculations. The party is monitoring how the government addresses the global fuel crisis and whether the cost of maintaining Saddi in his position outweighs the cost of replacing him. A cabinet reshuffle involving three to four ministers remains a possibility as the government seeks to maintain stability.