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- Speech Delivered by First Lady Katumu Yatta Boakai at the Graduation Ceremonies of the African Methodist Episcopal University.
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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…
Free Town, Sierra Leone – A court in Sierra Leone has permitted Ernest Bai Koroma, the former president who faces treason charges, to travel abroad for medical care. The 70-year-old Koroma was charged with four counts at the beginning of this month after it was alleged that he participated in a failed military attempt to topple the country’s government in November 2023. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the High Court decided in support of Koroma after his attorneys requested permission for the former leader to go overseas for medical purposes. Before postponing the hearing until March 6, 2024, the magistrate…
Monrovia, Liberia – Eugene Lenn Nagbe, the Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority, has resigned from his position, although he still has two years left on his contract. Nagbe, who was appointed in 2020 to spearhead President George Manneh Weah’s plan to bring Liberia’s marine program back to its pre-war level, is now firmly established as a go-getter in the annals of maritime history after achieving notable successes. The completion of LiMA’s headquarters and the opening of LiMA Regional Offices in Sinoe and Maryland Counties to serve the ports of Greenville and Harper are among them. Other goals…
Monrovia, Liberia – As Liberia embarks on a new chapter, President-elect Joseph N. Boakai has urged his fellow countrymen, both at home and abroad, to come together. Speaking at the Benson Street Central mosque, President-elect Boakai gave his Muslim brothers assurances that he would collaborate with the Muslim community in Liberia. Amb. Boakai stated that while everyone has the right to practice their religion, religion shouldn’t be a dividing line in the nation. He also spoke out against the nation’s tribal division. The elected leader of Liberia claimed that as the nation is headed toward a new Liberia, all Liberians…
Monrovia, Liberia – At a transition meeting with her successor, Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, First Lady Clar Marie Weah, who is leaving office, hosted the meeting at the Executive Mansion. The two First Ladies had a historic meeting to discuss Liberia’s future, which marked a smooth transition of political power four days before Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai takes office as the country’s next president. As the future First Lady of Liberia, Mrs. Boakai expressed her appreciation to Mrs. Weah for all of her accomplishments while she was in office. Mrs. Boakai expressed her appreciation for…
Monrovia, Liberia – Representative Richard Nagbe Koon of Montserrado County’s Electoral District #11 has been named by House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa as the chair of the committee on inauguration at the 55th Legislature. Along with designating Representatives Samuel Enders, Emmanuel Dahn, and Julie Wiah as members of the committee, he also designated Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah as Co-Chair of the committee on inauguration. Speaker Koffa expressed faith in the competence and commitment of the selected committee members, believing they will make a major contribution to the inauguration’s success. Speaker Koffa announced the inauguration committee, an ad hoc committee, and the…
Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled against Mary Karwor, CDC Representative Candidate thereby affirming the ruling of the National Election Commissioners that declared J. Clarence Banks as the winner of District Number 2, Grand Bassa County on October 10, 2023, general elections. Following the general elections on October 10, 2023, the Independent Candidate J. Clarence Banks of District #2, Grand Bassa County was declared the victor by the NEC. Defeated Grand Bassa District #2 legislator Mary Karwor filed an appeal with the NEC Board of Commissioners after the results were announced. The Supreme Court held in…
Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court has ordered the National Election Commission to conduct a re-count in Electoral District 5 Grand Bassa County. According to the Supreme Court ruling, mere allegations do not constitute proof, unless such allegations are supported by evidence, they shall remain mere allegations. The UP candidate in the Grand Bassa District 5 alleged that there were alterations and inconsistencies in the Representative Records of Counts in two polling places in District #5, but failed to produce the Representative record of the counts to substantiate his allegation, same cannot be sustained, according to the court. The High…