GBARNGA — Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has publicly shared the alleged mistreatment she faced following the inauguration of President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung in January 2024.
By Selma Lomax [email protected]
In an exclusive interview on SPOON TV LIVE’s “One on One with the CEO” on Sunday, Taylor described how, after the government transition, she was reportedly denied access to a state vehicle and security detail—both of which she was entitled to as a former vice president.
Taylor recounted that following the inauguration, she was left without a vehicle for 45 minutes as the new administration had instructed her to turn over all six vehicles she had used during her tenure to the incoming vice president, Jeremiah Koung.
“I waited for 45 minutes because I didn’t have a vehicle to take me home. The new government had told me that I didn’t have to use the vehicles again,” Taylor explained. “I had to be driven home in a private car without any state security.”
Beyond the lack of transportation and security, Taylor expressed frustration over the delay in receiving her benefits, including her post-office salary as a former vice president.
Despite her efforts to reach out to President Boakai, Senate Pro Tempore, and the relevant authorities, she has received no communication or compensation.
“Absolutely nothing. I’m still receiving remuneration as a senator, not as a Vice President,” Taylor said. “I’ve written to the President, Senate Pro Tempore, and the authorities responsible, but nothing has happened.”
When asked about the loss of the Coalition of Democratic Change (CDC) power in the 2023 elections, Taylor attributed the defeat to poor communication about their administration’s actions.
Regarding the current Boakai-Koung administration’s performance, Taylor was critical, assigning the government a grade of just 50% for its efforts in the first one year and three months.
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