Lahj Governorate is living in a state of popular unrest as a result of the deterioration of living and service conditions, amid a clear inability of the government and local authorities to provide real solutions that alleviate the suffering of citizens. The rising wave of high prices, and the power outage for more than 15 days with no signs of a solution soon, have become a spark that feeds the state of popular discontent that may develop into a massive revolution if neglect and disregard continue.

Citizens in Lahj are living under the weight of accumulated crises that have burdened them and made them lose confidence in the ability of the government and local authority to manage the affairs of the governorate. Prices in the markets continue to rise insanely, making the most basic necessities of life out of the reach of most families, while the electricity crisis, which has been absent from the scene for more than two weeks, is worsening, leaving the governorate immersed in darkness.

The state of public anger is increasing day by day, as officials continue to ignore the suffering of the people and content themselves with promises that no longer convince anyone. Lahiji Street is on the brink of explosion, as residents see that the government and local authority’s neglect of their just demands is not only an administrative inability, but rather a disregard for their basic rights.

What exacerbates the crisis is the lack of transparency about local resources and how to manage them, especially with talk of large revenues entering the governorate without being translated into tangible services. Citizens wonder where these revenues go? Why is Lahj left mired in poverty and darkness?

In light of this crisis situation, popular voices warn that the continuation of this neglect will lead to a social explosion with undesirable consequences. The message is clear: the people of Lahj will not accept that their province be left hostage to failure and confusion. Solutions must be immediate and realistic, starting with addressing the electricity crisis and alleviating the burden of high prices, through to radical reform in resource management and ensuring transparency and accountability.

Time is running out, and the street is louder than ever. If the government and local authority do not respond to the demands of the people of Lahj, what is coming may be a popular revolution that will completely redraw the scene.