Ensuring Accountability: Can President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai Implement a Travel Ban on George Weah?

In 2020, Sierra Leone President Maada Bio took a bold step by issuing a travel ban on former President Ernest Bai Koroma and 120 others over allegations of corruption and economic malfeasance during his time in office. This move, supported by a detailed White Paper, marked a significant effort towards accountability and transparency in governance. […]

The Limits of Immunity: Article 61 and the Transition of Power in Liberia

As Liberia anticipates the transfer of power from President George Weah to President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai after the January 2024 inauguration, questions arise about the potential legal protection Article 61 provides to outgoing presidents. George Weah, facing potential allegations of corruption and mismanagement during his presidency, might consider the shield of Article 61’s immunity […]

President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boakai: A Potential Catalyst for Anti-Corruption Reform in Liberia

As Liberia anticipates the inauguration of President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, there is a palpable sense of hope among citizens that he might emulate the actions of Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio in combating corruption and recovering ill-gotten wealth from the previous administration. Drawing parallels with President Julius Maada Bio’s first term in Sierra […]

Prioritizing Accountability: President-elect Joseph Boakai’s Imperative for a Corruption Investigation

As President-elect Amb. Joseph N. Boakai prepares to assume office, the nation eagerly anticipates a new era marked by transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. One pressing issue on the minds of citizens is the need for a comprehensive corruption investigation into the outgoing government of President George Weah. Many argue that an immediate and thorough […]

President Weah Urges JPTT Members to Work with Honesty and Patriotism for Smooth Transition

In a historic address at the inaugural meeting of the Joint Presidential Transition Team (JPTT) on November 24, 2023, President George Manneh Weah of the Republic of Liberia emphasized the importance of honesty, patriotism, and unity among team members. The President highlighted the significance of their role in ensuring a seamless transfer of power from […]

President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai Announces Key Appointments to JPPT Team

In adherence to Executive Order #123, which established the Joint Presidential Transition Team (JPPT), President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai has taken a crucial step in the formation of his transition team. The appointments signify a strategic move towards a well-organized and inclusive transition process, setting the stage for a smooth transfer of power. According to […]

A Historic Step Towards Unity: Liberian Presidents-elect and Outgoing President Meet for Joint Transitional Team Meeting

In a momentous event at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai and outgoing President George Manneh Weah, along with their respective teams, convened the first Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) meeting. The gathering marked a significant stride towards a peaceful and harmonious transition of power from the Weah administration to the […]

African Leaders Unite in Congratulations for President-Elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai

In a wave of goodwill and solidarity, messages of congratulations from prominent African leaders continue to pour into the Office of the President-Elect of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The heartfelt messages underscore a collective optimism for Liberia’s future under its newly elected leader. Among the leaders extending their warm congratulations is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, […]

Special Statement From The President-Elect Acknowledging The Congratulatory Message From H.E. XI Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China

The President-elect of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, with deep pleasure, received a special congratulatory message from his brother and friend, the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping. In his congratulatory message, President Xi Jinping expresses his readiness to work with the President-elect, Boakai to deepen bilateral […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping Congratulates Amb. Joseph N. Boakai, Expresses Commitment to Strengthen China-Liberia Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm congratulations to Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai on his election as the President of Liberia. In a congratulatory message, President Xi expressed his eagerness to collaborate with President-elect Boakai to deepen the longstanding friendship between China and Liberia. The Chinese leader emphasized the importance of fostering mutual trust and […]