As Liberia navigates its political landscape, the emergence of Amb. Joseph Boakai raises intriguing questions about the possibility of having an elder statesman akin to the United States’ President Joe Biden. Amb. Joseph Boakai’s experience and diplomatic background position him as a seasoned figure in Liberian politics, potentially drawing parallels to US President Joe Biden’s […]
As Liberia gears up for a re-run of presidential elections, the political landscape is charged with anticipation. President George Manneh Weah, seeking re-election, faces a formidable opponent in Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai. Several factors contribute to the speculation that President George Weah might encounter challenges in securing a second term against Amb. Joseph Boakai. 1. […]
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through Liberia’s political landscape, ruling party officials from the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), including Jefferson Tamba Koijee and Mulbah K. Morlu Jr., find themselves under scrutiny by the U.S. Embassy. The embassy has publicly expressed concerns over actions perceived as “undermining democracy,” raising the specter of […]
In a development that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally, Liberia is facing accusations of allowing individuals sanctioned by the United States government to participate in and win Senate seats. The controversy centers around President George Weah’s government allegedly granting the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) symbol to officials previously sanctioned by the […]
Recent events in Liberia have sparked controversy and drawn international attention as a Ghanaian IT expert, who was associated with the opposition Unity Party (UP), faced arrest, detention, and subsequent deportation by President George Weah’s government. The incident has raised questions about Liberia’s commitment to regional cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States […]
In the lead-up to the Presidential run-off elections in Liberia, scheduled for November 14, 2023, disturbing allegations have emerged implicating Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Tamba Kojie in orchestrating attacks on the opposition Unity Party (UP). These allegations suggest a concerted effort to suppress voter turnout and favor the re-election of President George Weah. Mayor Kojie, a […]
As Liberia inches closer to its next presidential election, a palpable tension has enveloped the political landscape, centered around President George Weah’s perceived fear of losing the presidency to Ambassador Joseph Boakai. This article explores the dynamics of this fear, examining the political undercurrents and potential implications for Liberia’s future. A Shifting Political Landscape: President […]
In recent times, Liberia has found itself at the center of a political storm as the ruling party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), expressed its intentions to change electoral heads and workers. The proposed overhaul has sparked controversy, with accusations surfacing that the head of the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) is working in favor […]
In the midst of Liberia’s political landscape, a recent controversy has emerged as the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) accuses the head of the Election Coordinating Committee (ECC) of alleged collaboration with the opposition Unity Party. The CDC claims that the ECC head is operating within the confines of the opposition’s ‘war room,’ suggesting […]
In the complex world of politics, alliances are often formed for strategic reasons, with shared goals or ideologies serving as the foundation. However, President George Weah’s political journey in Liberia has taken an unexpected turn, as he finds himself supported by strange bedfellows who seem more motivated by financial benefits than a genuine belief in […]