By Prof. Thomas Kaydor, Jr.
Sometime ago, the Republics of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso decided that they were preparing to withdraw from the Economic...
Unlike in advanced and highly developed countries where the richest men and women accumulate wealth through ownership and control of the forces of economic production and distribution, most of the wealthiest Liberians do not derive their fortune from the real economy because they are not involved with economic production - a realm dominated by multinational corporations as well as Lebanese and Indian merchants.
Liberia stands on the height of despair, as multiple traces of tyranny reveal themselves in chilling clarity. The current regime, led by Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has fostered an environment of lawlessness, characterized by an unashamed disregard for the rule of law and the basic tenets of democracy. Our primary concern is whether the tools used to remove a duly elected Speaker is lawful; similar methods could also be employed to bring down the government.
The path to tyranny and despotism is insidious. It begins with the erosion of respect for lawful authority and progresses toward a climate where the will of the few may overshadow the rights of the many.
The rule of law isn't just an abstract principle; it is the very foundation of a functional society—a prerequisite for good governance and economic stability.
Liberian entrepreneurs have always faced their share of challenges, but instead of letting these obstacles hold us back, we rise, adapt, and innovate. We’ve had the tough lessons, the late nights, and the pressing questions of whether to keep going or call it quits.
The sad passing of Senator Prince Yormie Johnson on 28th November has created an irreplaceable void in his family and in our country - Liberia. My deep condolences to the bereaved family and the leaders and people of Nimba County as well as the Liberian Legislature.
As 2024 comes to a close, Liberia finds itself at a crossroads. The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, elected with promises of rescue and renewal, has struggled to meet the expectations of its citizens. From escalating food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing the nation underscore the urgent need for effective governance and inclusive leadership.
Prince Yormie Johnson’s life story, now sealed by his death at the age of 72, is a striking reflection of Liberia’s tumultuous past. His journey marked by violence, power, and redemption evoked deep divisions among Liberians. To some, Johnson was a hero and protector; to others, he was a ruthless warlord whose actions embodied the horrors of Liberia's civil wars.
After recently watching videos of Messrs S. David Coleman & Joe Wylie at the TRC, I feel compelled to again debunk, for the third time, Private Secretary Chieh’s “The Spectacular Rise & Catastrophic Fall of Three Liberian Presidents: Death of President William V. S. Tubman (actually a “Memoir of LIES”) published in 2015 - 53 years after his death - and wondered, why did it him so long?
