The national budgets in Liberia have consistently failed to benefit the people, instead primarily benefiting a small group of political elites. For example, both former Presidents Sirleaf (Unity Party) and Weah (Coalition for Democratic Change) touted their budgets as significant achievements for the nation, highlighting initiatives like the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the Pro-Poor agendas.
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Using “covert operations” as the pretext, Mr. Weah put at least USD 122m at the disposal of his NSA Director and agents, without regards to the Annual Budget law or the NSA Act[1]. And between the periods of 23-Februry-2018 and 11-December-2023, Mr. Henric Pearson II, working in collaboration with and under the direction of Mr. George Weah, then President of Liberia, made at least 227 individual transactions in which they took bags to the CBL, stuffed it with cash and simply walked out the Bank’s door. Not one cent of that money was ever accounted for
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Keynote Address at the Commemoration of the 2nd Triennial Convention and the Celebration of the 6th Anniversary; Theme: “Decent Work Through Unionization” By Tiawan Saye Gongloe, on October 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM Government officials, leaders of the National Union of Hospitality, Aviation, Communication, and Energy Workers, other union leaders, distinguished guests, members of the 4th estate, ladies and gentlemen: Before going any further, allow me
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Many of the activities observed in the audit constitute grave violations of our financial laws and, in other instances, amount to felonies when proven. For example, violation of the procurement law, failing to remit tax deductions, and making payments without a contract… are all acts that could amount to felonies. …The Senate leaders cannot just say: “Oh, it’s just a glitch; let’s move on.”
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Liberia has other political voices, which, for now, are operating on the fringes. Frequently, they are derisively called the “one percenters” – a poignant reminder of the dismal performance of some well-regarded candidates in the 2023 elections when they failed to cross the one percent threshold. However, given that the “99 percenters” are actively destroying Liberia, it behooves the “one-percenters” to get their act together. If they don’t, this unfortunate reality will continue ad infinitum
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