MONROVIA — Former District Number 10 representative aspirant Master Junior Pewee Russian has announced his formal retirement from active politics, shifting his focus entirely toward raising his family, growing his sports academy, and expanding his career in sports administration and youth empowerment.
Russian told the media s that his decision stems from the realization that he possesses a greater capacity to drive meaningful change in Liberia through sports than through traditional political avenues.
Reflecting on his previous legislative bid, Russian clarified that his entry into the political arena was never driven by financial ambition, but rather by an urgent desire to address leadership deficits and inspire positive change within Montserrado County’s District Number 10.
“I didn’t come to politics because I wanted to make money. I ran into politics because I felt that my district needed something. My district needed change, and I took the bold step as an answer to the call to serve my people of District Number 10,” Russian said.
Although he did not secure victory at the polls, Russian noted that the electoral process provided deep insights into the socioeconomic realities facing local communities, prompting a reevaluation of where his true strengths lie.
Drawing from his extensive background in sports and martial arts, Russian emphasized that athletic discipline, integrity, and moral conduct are vital tools for addressing societal challenges, particularly substance abuse and youth delinquency.
“My experience in sports and martial arts taught me the importance of discipline, integrity, and moral conduct values that I believe can be used to transform the lives of young Liberians,” Russian explained.
He expressed his commitment to complementing government initiatives aimed at youth rehabilitation and keeping vulnerable youths off the streets through constructive athletic programs.
“I want to focus on my children, pay more attention to my academy, my sporting career, and I want to help the government through sports to take our children from the street,” he added. “I have greater strength and capacity to make an impact through sports than through politics.”
Reflecting on the challenges of his campaign, Russian shared findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by his team across 33 communities within District Number 10.
According to Russian, voters frequently raised concerns over whether he possessed the independent financial resources required to meet heavy constituent demands
ranging from school tuition support to community infrastructure projects like pit latrines and bridges.
Despite stepping away from electoral politics, Russian stressed that his departure from the ballot does not mean an abandonment of his community.
Instead, he intends to channel his energy into grassroots sports development, ensuring that young people in District Number 10 and beyond have alternative pathways to success.
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