Monrovia – The streets of Monrovia erupted Thursday with chants, resistance songs, and uncooked emotion as 1000’s of protesters intensified their calls for for change beneath the Boakai-Koung administration. Demonstrators accused the President of violating the Structure, mismanaging the economic system, and worsening the already dire dwelling situations of extraordinary Liberians.
By Jaheim T. Tumu, [email protected]
Waving placards and shouting slogans like “Sufficient is Sufficient!”, “We Need Jobs, Not Struggling!”, and “Boakai Should Hear Us Now!”, the protesters delivered a strong message: they’re uninterested in guarantees and demand outcomes.
“Boakai is a political BM. He doesn’t respect the Structure!” shouted one protester, utilizing the time period BM—brief for “Black Cash”—which on this context refers to unchecked, opaque governance and alleged misuse of public funds.
“The Generator Eats Extra Than Us” – Protesters Slam LTA Management
Among the many sea of indicators and slogans, one placard stood out: “Generator is consuming greater than us!”
The signal was a scathing reference to Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) Commissioners who’ve come beneath scrutiny for reportedly receiving hefty compensation whereas most Liberians wrestle to afford meals and electrical energy.
“They sit in air-conditioned workplaces whereas we will’t even feed our youngsters. Even the mills live higher than us,” one other protester fumed.
The protests, organized beneath the “Sufficient is Sufficient” motion, mirrored rising frustration with skyrocketing costs, joblessness, and what many described as a obvious disconnect between the federal government and the individuals.
“It’s About Justice, Not Politics”
Philo Koffa, a human rights advocate who joined the protest, stated the demonstrations transcend occasion traces.
“This isn’t about CDC or ANC — that is in regards to the rule of regulation and human dignity,” she declared.
One other protester, who recognized himself as “SunnyBoy,” criticized the administration’s priorities.
“Boakai can not signal a $1.8 billion settlement whereas the individuals are consuming garri with salt. The protest is peaceable for now, however our persistence is sporting skinny,” he warned.
He continued: “The President must hearken to the individuals. He’s killing us with this struggling. He’s eradicating certified individuals from tenured positions simply to reward his buddies. We are going to stay peaceable—but when they act in any other case, we are going to reply accordingly.”
First Main Protest of the Boakai Period
President Boakai, who campaigned on guarantees of integrity, expertise, and nationwide rescue, is now going through the primary main road protest of his presidency.
Critics argue that his administration has to this point didn’t ship significant aid to struggling residents, regardless of coming into workplace with widespread public help and goodwill.
Regardless of heightened tensions, Thursday’s protest remained largely peaceable. Riot police have been deployed at key authorities buildings together with the Capitol, the Ministry of International Affairs, and the Government Mansion.
There have been no main experiences of violence, however authorities say they’re carefully monitoring the scenario, significantly as indicators emerge that the protests might quickly unfold into different counties.
