Opinion: Boakai’s first 100 days in office, a myriad of missed opportunities
Liberia President Joseph Boakai completed his 100 days in office but with little to show for the $22m spending package the Legislature had handed him on a silver platter. On 1 May, Joseph Boakai completed 100 days in office as president of Liberia, but only meeting just 10 out of 100 commitments he had vowed to […]
Fajr Prayer: My Candid and Objective Reflections on President Boakai’s 100 Days
President Joseph Boakai ended his 100 days in office on May 1st, with little to show for the $22 million spending package the Legislature had handed him on a silver platter. NAYMOTE reports Boakai has met just 10 out of 100 commitments for the period (I link the article below). This is a little better […]
Bopolu Welcomes New Local Government: A Step Towards Unity and Progress
We are in Bopolu for the induction of the county’s local government officials. Congratulations to our new Superintendent, my friend Sam K. Zinnah and his team. We thank President Boakai for his preferments. You have our full support. We also thank the outgoing Superintendent and his team for their service to our county. Post-election reconciliation […]
Gbarpolu Unites: Local Government Installation Marks a New Era of Collaboration
I am in Gbarpolu this week to witness the installation of our local government which was carefully selected by President Boakai by consulting with our people through their elected representatives to reflect all six of our administrative districts, therefore, balancing the power dynamics in Gbarpolu County. The event was attended by the current and former […]
Gbarpolu County Development Agenda: Prioritizing Education for a Brighter Future
We spent our day visiting Gbarpolu’s institutions to acquaint ourselves with their challenges and opportunities as we prepared to formulate our County Development Agenda with our colleagues in the Executive Branch. Our first stop was with the dynamic and energetic County Education Officer (CEO) and team, and the Bopolu Central High School. High infrastructure increased […]
Former President Weah’s Legacy: Emirates Hospital in Bopolu Poised to Revolutionize Healthcare in Western Liberia
With a modern surgery theater, imaging equipment, a children’s center, pre and post-natal care centers, and a spacious Intensive Care Unit, the 100-bedroom Emirates Hospital in Bopolu, built by former President Weah, has all it takes in terms of infrastructure and modern medical equipment to meet the healthcare needs of our citizens not just in […]
President Boakai Signs Executive Order Establishing War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia: A Step Towards Justice and Accountability
I commend President Boakai for signing Executive Order #131 establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia to bring justice to the victims of the atrocities in Liberia’s protracted civil wars. The $500k in the National Budget the Legislature just voted for can best be used to set up this office as […]
Fajr Prayers Reflections: Reviewing Liberia’s Legislative Special Session and Governance Challenges Ahead
Fajr prayers reflectionsWe are officially back on recess after President Joseph Boakai recalled the 55th Legislature from its first break to a Special Session from April 1 to 30, 2024 in accordance with Article 32(b) of the 1986 Constitution to address “time-bound” critical national matters, specifically “securing a financing agreement for the Rural Economic Transformation […]
Understanding Liberia’s Senate: Role, Makeup, and the Call for True Independence
Know your Senate 1. Know your Senators role: decide matters of national interest; represent the interests of people in their counties; propose debates & vote on bills & amendments; examine issues in committees; possess exclusive constitutional power to scrutinize & closely examine the executive branch; and along with the House, must approve any treaties, loans […]
Navigating Liberia’s looming fiscal crisis: Senator Konneh’s recommendations and the path forward
THE RECENT revelation of a staggering $10.7 million deficit in the 2024 National Budget is nothing short of a fiscal catastrophe. This alarming deficit, exposed just a week after the budget was submitted, underscores the urgent need for meticulous analysis and decisive action. THE DEFICIT, largely stemming from Executive Order #128’s suspension of surcharges on petroleum […]