Liberia’s ruling coalition, the Unity Party Alliance has strongly condemned what it describes as “judicial overreach” by the Supreme Court in the ongoing legislative impasse and criticized opposition threats of street protests as reckless attempts to destabilize the country.
In a statement issued Sunday in Monrovia, the UP-Alliance reiterated its unwavering support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s leadership, commended his commitment to constitutional governance, and called on all Liberians to stand firm against what it labeled as “inflammatory rhetoric emanating from a few elements of the opposition.”
The party praised President Boakai’s “dialogue-driven, inclusive style of leadership,” and lauded his continued efforts to uphold constitutional provisions, particularly around the requirements for legislative quorum.
“President Boakai’s administration has consistently demonstrated leadership grounded in dialogue, inclusiveness, and a vision for sustainable national development,” read the statement, which cautioned that any disruption of the quorum principle could paralyze government.
Echoing the President’s recent address to the nation, the UP-Alliance called on Liberians, political actors, and key institutions to “rally behind President Boakai’s leadership to secure Liberia’s continued peace and development.”
Responding sharply to Friday April 25 press conference where opposition figureheads threatened national protests if the president fails to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, UP-Alliance leaders denounced such threats as “politically motivated intimidation” and “morally bankrupt attempts” to sow discord.
“We witnessed the unfortunate gathering of opposition figures who irresponsibly threatened chaos and the ungovernability of the state,” the coalition wrote. “These actions are unacceptable and will be met with firm resistance by all peace-loving Liberians.”
While professing respect for the judiciary, the ruling coalition raised strong concerns that the Supreme Court’s April 23 ruling—declaring actions by the breakaway House majority and their removal of Speaker Koffa as illegal—has only deepened Liberia’s legislative paralysis.
According to the statement, the Court’s intervention ventured into the exclusive reserve of legislative business and risked undoing critical national gains, such as the ratified 2025 national budget, civil servant and health worker pay increases, and the passage of key financial agreements.
“Such retroactive invalidations would destabilize the state’s functioning, contrary to the Constitution’s commitment to a functional Legislature and Executive,” argued the UP-Alliance, warning that enforcing the ruling as is would “plunge the state into paralysis.”
The coalition further highlighted perceived inconsistencies, noting that the Supreme Court itself benefited from recent budget increases and operational enhancements secured under the current legislative leadership.
The UP-Alliance insisted the matter remains one for legislative resolution, not judicial edict. “Until the Legislature fully resolves its internal disputes, the UP-Alliance will continue to recognize and do business with the duly constituted majority/quorum that ensures the smooth functioning of government.”
The statement also urged the Supreme Court to respect the doctrine of separation of powers and refrain from further interference in the internal workings of the Legislature.
Looking to the days ahead, the ruling alliance called on Liberians to “remain vigilant against efforts to sow chaos and division,” and reaffirmed its total rejection of violence or shutdowns as a means of political expression. “Liberia’s future belongs to all Liberians, not to a few disgruntled politicians seeking to reverse our hard-won democracy.”
