Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Secretary General of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has called for Transparency and action in the aftermath of Monday’s presidential inauguration of President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung. Koijee in a press Conference on Tuesday January 23, 2024 demanded the release of President Joseph Boakai’s health report and urged the launch of a criminal investigation into the fainting and death of individuals during the inaugural ceremony. According to reports, President Boakai was not the only spectator who experienced heat exhaustion during the inauguration ceremony. Doussen Kamara, a Liberian living…

FOCUSES ON NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION AND A NEW LIBERIA Monrovia, Liberia – Honoring the 55th national assembly and urging Liberians to correct constitutional defects, President Boakai stressed the pinnacle of democratic governance on the day that marked the second peaceful transition of power since the end of the country’s 14-year civil catastrophe. The Chief Executive of Liberia voiced a strong demand for change, saying, “No more business as usual.” President Boakai pledged to introduce a new style of governance, stressing nationalism and togetherness as the cornerstones of his administration. “We want a united people, for only united people can build Liberia.”…

Paynesville, Montserrado – Despite the construction of multiple sports parks, many Liberians think that under former President George Weah’s administration, sports were not given much priority. Their contention has centered on the annual low financial allocation for federations and associations, which they claimed was a factor in the nation’s dismal results in international contests. Following their disagreement, Master Junior Pewee Russian, the President of the Liberia Taekwondo Federation, has pleaded with President Joseph N. Boakai to completely support sports in order to preserve athletes’ dreams. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Master Russian gave a speech after the Liberia Taekwondo Federation…

Monrovia, Liberia – As his office updates the public on his health state following the event on Monday, President Joseph Boakai has promised that Liberia will continue to respect, engage with, and collaborate with investors in order to achieve its economic goals. The new Liberian leader on Monday, January 22, 2024, delivering his ingural speech was hit by heat which made the President Boakai to pause his speech for minutes before completing his speech. Ambassador Boakai was not the only one affected by the heat, as some of the security offices, including citizens, were on the grounds of the Capitol…

Monrovia, Liberia – Albert Korvah, a Liberian international, has allegedly ended his contract with River United, a Nigerian club, due to purported noncompliance. Albert Korvah was signed by Rivers United, the winners of the Nigeria Professional Football League, in September 2022 for a three-year contract, from Watanga FC, then LFA 1st division champions. His outstanding performance in the 2022–2023 CAF Champions League preliminary qualifier between Watanga FC, the Liberian champions, and Rivers Union of Nigeria led to his transfer to Rivers Union. Rivers Union easily advanced with a 3-1 total; they lost the rematch 1-0 at the SKD but won…

Paynesville, Liberia – Watanga FC defeated Freeport FC 2-1 on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the SKD practice pitch to take the lead in the Orange First Division League standings with 32 points. Emmanuel Sieh, their talisman, was once again at the top of his game, scoring twice to increase their title prospects. This season, Coach Cooper Sannah’s boys have played 14 games, won nine, and drawn five. They are yet to experience a setback. However, the reigning champions, LISCR FC, had a rough day as they lost 3-1 to Paynesville FC, a freshly promoted first division team. With the…

WEAH REVAILS Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s former president, George Manneh Weah, has disclosed that the economy his administration left for the Boakai administration is more robust than what the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration of 2018 left behind. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, former President Weah gave his farewell speech at the Executive Mansion, fulfilling his last promise to the people of Liberia. He wrote, “United States Dollars, Forty Million, Forty-Four Thousand, Three Hundred, Sixty-five Dollars, and Ninety Cents, I leave behind.” Former President Weah claimed that there has been one hundred and thirty-six percent growth in the net international reserve…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who defeated former Liberian President George Manneh Weah in the November 14, 2023, presidential election, believes that agriculture should be given priority. President Boakai declared in his inauguration speech on Monday, January 22, 2024, that as agriculture is the primary driver of growth in an agro-based economy such as Liberia, it must be the main driver of the country’s economy. He went on to say that putting more of an emphasis on agriculture will boost food security and create jobs. President Boakai claimed that more than 50% of the nation’s population makes their…

Monrovia, Liberia – Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the country’s 26th president, has reaffirmed his commitment to lead all Liberians, regardless of their party allegiance. In his inaugural speech on Monday, January 22, 2024, on the grounds of the Capitol Building during the inauguration ceremony, Boakai stated that it is time for the country to unite in order to secure a better Liberia. “Today, I say with all conviction that we have walked this road for far too long, and it is now time we change course.That change comes when we unite and work together in nation-building rather than continue to build…

Monrovia, Liberia – Concerns about the alleged hold-up in funding for improving the seamless transition process have been brought up with the George Weah administration by the newly elected Unity Party-led government. The absence of cars, lodging for guests, and the delayed delivery of money checks are problems impeding the transition process, according to Unity Party Secretary General Amos Tweh, who spoke with the OK Morning Rush. Despite the difficulties, he stressed, the Inaugural team will not waver in its various efforts to guarantee that the President and Vice President-elect are sworn in on Monday, January 22, 2024. Tweh revealed…