By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that she donated $15,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to the ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) for the construction of its new headquarters. She dismissed the claims as “nonsense” and labeled those spreading them as “stupid people.”
Speaking from her farm, where she said she had been for several days, Madam Sirleaf expressed disbelief at the rumors.
“I’ve been on my farm for three days. I didn’t even know what’s going on in the city,” she said.
“But let me respond clearly: the people who put this nonsense on social media must really love my name.
“They can’t seem to keep my name out of their mouths. What they’ve said is absolutely stupid. Anyone who spreads that kind of lie is stupid. Please quote me exactly—let the media carry it just as I’ve said it. Maybe then they’ll stop with the lies.”
When asked whether the CDC had ever approached her for support, the former president was unequivocal.
“No CDC person has ever contacted me for assistance. I’ve given no support in that direction. I’m busy with my own work—my farm, my center. I’m not involved in their politics.”
Madam Sirleaf criticized Liberia’s political culture, describing it as toxic and overly sensational.
“That’s why politics here is so terrible—it’s all sensationalism. It’s exhausting. People who genuinely want to help the country, support the government, or contribute to development are constantly distracted by this kind of nonsense. It’s sickening and dull. I hope Liberians can focus and get to work.”
Reflecting on her 12-year presidency, she expressed frustration with what she sees as a culture of division and idleness.
“I just wish Liberians would get to work. There’re so much laziness and boredom that people resort to creating problems and tension. Instead of promoting reconciliation, they stir division.”
Madam Sirleaf emphasized that her current focus is on national development, particularly through her Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development and agricultural initiatives.
“My energy is invested in development—not partisan politics.”
