By Lincoln G. Peters
February 2, 2026, Monrovia, Liberia: The affirmation listening to for Youth and Sports activities Minister-designate, Atty. Cornelia Kruah has been postponed to an unknown date.
The postponement was introduced on Friday, January 30, 2026, briefly after Montserrado County Senator Abraham D. Dillon shared a submit from a bunch of Nimbians underneath the banner, Union of Nimba College and School Pupil Associations (UNUCSA), accusing Sen. Dillon of a plot to dam the affirmation of Atty. Kruah.
Senator Dillon, after sharing the group’s press launch on his official Fb web page, expressed robust disappointment over the allegation, stating, “What actually is that this? Actually?”
It’s not clear what led to the postponement, however on Friday, the grounds of the Capitol Constructing have been tense, as 1000’s of youths from throughout Liberia, comprising college students and ladies, gathered with varied placards and billboards in solidarity with Att. Kruah.
Their presence was to name on the Liberian Senate to substantiate her, emphasizing that she meets the required instructional {qualifications} and has reached the authorized age for the place.
However regardless of their presence, the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports activities postponed the scheduled affirmation listening to to a later date but to be introduced.
The choice was communicated by the Senate Press Bureau, which mentioned the postponement was made by the related committee of the Liberian Senate. No cause was instantly offered for the delay.
Based on the Senate Press Bureau, the committee will announce a brand new date for the listening to as soon as it has been decided.
Throughout the listening to, senators are anticipated to query her about her methods for addressing youth unemployment, enhancing sports activities infrastructure, and making certain efficient monetary administration throughout the ministry.
UNUCSA, within the launch accredited by Jeremiah P. W. Gonlehye Sr., Secretary-Normal, and attested by Rutherford B. Kpaiseh, President, dated January 29, 2026, alleged that Sen. Dillon is reported to be mobilizing opposition throughout the Liberian Senate towards the affirmation of the Minister-designate.
UNUCSA counseled President Boakai for appointing Liberia’s first youthful minister, Atty. Cornelia Kruah raised alarm over Senator Dillon’s alleged plan to dam her affirmation and known as on the Senate to substantiate her. Whereas the Union respects the Senate’s constitutional oversight function, it urged that such processes stay guided by equity, objectivity, and the nationwide curiosity slightly than private or regional sentiments. The discharge additionally famous that Senator Dillon has, in recent times, been concerned in extensively publicized disagreements with distinguished Nimba County leaders, together with the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson and Cllr. Cooper Kruah, amongst others.
The group additional indicated that whereas sturdy debate is a cornerstone of democracy, UNUCSA emphasizes that public discourse should stay respectful, evidence-based, and free from patterns that could be perceived as focusing on a specific county or its folks.
“UNUCSA respectfully calls on the Honorable Liberian Senate to substantiate Atty. Cornelia Kruah as Minister of Youth & Sports activities. Her affirmation would affirm the Senate’s dedication to merit-based management, youth inclusion, and nationwide unity. She represents the hopes and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of younger Liberians who search illustration, alternative, and responsive governance,” the discharge concluded. -Edited by Othello B. Garblah.
