Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

Monrovia- Three former officials of the Weah-led administration who were imprisoned at the Monrovia Central Prison for nearly a week have been temporarily released by Criminal Court “A” after the defendants furnished the court with a valid criminal appearance bond valued at US$12 million.

Monrovia – Amid allegations that the General Auditing Commission (GAC) deliberately removed audit reports covering most of the Unity Party’s 12-year reign under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and for Vice President (now president) Nyuma Boakai, the commission has denied these claims.

Monrovia – Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee of the Liberian Senate, has refuted allegations that the Auditor General’s findings from the compliance audit of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), covering January 2018 to December 2023, involved his tenure as Minister of Finance and Development Planning.

Monrovia – The National Patriotic Party (NPP) continues to be plagued by internal conflict, which political analysts say is diminishing its influence. The NPP is divided over the prosecution of several officials from the Weah-Taylor administration for corruption.

Monrovia – Former President George Weah says his party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) will use every mean at its disposal, both legal and political to stop the Unity Party-led government from what he called undermining the rule of law and threating Liberia’s peace.

Monrovia – Anticipation is high as former President George Weah is set to deliver a major address today, following the recent indictment and suspension of several former top officials on corruption allegations.

Monrovia – The advocacy group, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has strongly objected to the remarks made by the national orator during Liberia’s 177th Independence Day commemoration. Dr. Robtel Pailey, a Liberian academician and activist, described the longstanding historical ties between Liberia and the United States as an “outsized influence” and a “so-called special relationship.” She further condemned the United States’ recognition of Liberia’s independence as a “bad product” of the Liberia-America relationship.

Monrovia – The Opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has condemned the remarks made by Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Orator, Ms. Robtel Pailey, criticizing the United States of America. The CDC asserts that her statements do not reflect the views of all Liberians, who value the long-standing relationship between Liberia and the United States.

Monrovia – Instant and rapid reactions to the Orator of this year’s Liberia Independence Day continue to pour in, with several officials in the Unity Party-led government taking to social media to express strong support for Orator Robtel Pailey’s stinging rebuke of Liberia’s traditional ally, the United States of America.

Monrovia – In an unprecedented move, American representatives have walked out of ceremony marking Liberia’s 177th Independence Day celebration in protest of the national’s orator’s “provocative” statement.