Mulbah Morlu, Chairman of the leading civil society group Solidarity Trust for a New Day has laid bare the crippling effects of governance failure, corruption, and incompetence plaguing President Joseph Boakai’s leadership.
Morlu, reflecting on the continued hardships faced by ordinary Liberians, has called for the immediate dissolution of the cabinet, asserting that the current lineup is incompatible with the administration’s vision and the urgent needs of the nation.
In a scathing critique of the current administration, Morlu likened President Boakai’s leadership to a “Titanic disaster,” emphasizing the missed opportunities for change that have instead transformed into a governance crisis.
“The people of Liberia have been left to bear the burden of extravagant spending by top officials while they struggle to make ends meet,” he said, highlighting the administration’s apparent negligence of its core responsibilities.
Morlu reiterated President Boakai’s own admission of having “squandered” the opportunity when he was deputy to ex-president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, suggesting that indecisiveness and reliance on corrupt appointees have paralyzed the government.
“Every day that this tainted cabinet remains in place, they fortify their networks of corruption, further entrenching the very problems Liberia is grappling with,” he added.
The STAND Chairman’s demands come amid increasing public discontent and frustration over the administration’s lack of actionable plans to combat corruption and enhance governance.
The Solidaritu Trust for a New Day is urging bold reforms, which include the immediate dissolution of the cabinet to bring in fresh minds capable of restoring confidence in the government.
Morlu called for President Boakai to take decisive action by launching a national dialogue involving stakeholders, civil society, and the media, aiming to draft a comprehensive National Development Framework. “We need a blueprint that goes beyond the election cycle and focuses on sustainable development for all Liberians. The status quo is no longer acceptable,” he asserted.
Morlu also urged for a thorough review of all concession agreements, stressing the need for corporations to contribute meaningfully to national development. “Liberia cannot afford to allow foreign companies to extract its resources without reinvesting in the infrastructure and services crucial for our citizens,” he said.
“Liberians deserve a leader who puts their needs first. It is time for the people to be prioritized over the elite—otherwise, we risk igniting a fervor for change that cannot be contained.”
