By Festus Poquie
The Liberian government has accused former House Speaker and current Senator Edwin Snowe of plotting to destabilize the country in a shocking statement released by the Ministry of Information late Saturday.
The government condemned what it termed as “irresponsible and inflammatory” comments made by Snowe regarding his intentions to leverage his position within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure the failure of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration.
The ministry alleges Snowe – former son-in-law to ex-Liberian President and convicted warlord Charles Taylor vowed to “do everything possible” to undermine the Boakai-led government, suggesting that he would discourage foreign direct investment and create chaos in the nation until he could ascend to the presidency himself.
The government condemned such intentions, reminding citizens that no one has the right to undermine Liberia’s stability for personal ambitions.
In response to these serious allegations, Snowe has categorically rejected the government’s claims, calling them “false and unfounded.”
He expressed his intention to verify the authenticity of the government’s statement and vowed to demand a full, independent, and transparent investigation should he confirm the publication’s legitimacy.
The Liberian government emphasized its commitment to maintaining peace and security while urging citizens to support its efforts for a prosperous nation.
It also called on regional and international organizations to prevent any detrimental plans purportedly orchestrated by Snowe and his associates from coming to fruition.
The security situation in Liberia remains fragile, with ongoing potential for unrest and violence as West Africa grapples with military coups and political instability.
While Liberia has made progress in stabilizing after decades of war, challenges remain, including poverty, corruption, and poor infrastructure.
Activists have planned to protest growing cost of living and bad governance practices on July 17. West Africa, as a whole, faces challenges to democracy, including attacks on the democratic process and the spread of terrorism.
