By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Former Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson has made a daring political declaration: he won’t help the Unity Get together (UP) within the 2029 common and presidential elections, signaling a potential shake-up in Liberia’s political panorama.
Johnson, who at the moment serves as Legislative Liaison Officer on the Senate, a place appointed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, made the assertion throughout a Spoon Speak present look in Monrovia.
“I’ve mentioned I cannot help the Unity Get together in 2029,” Johnson declared. “Let me repeat, I cannot. I cannot help the Unity Get together in 2029. Those that have ears have heard it. I’m certain the President has heard it. I’m certain his Vice President has heard it. I inform you, just for President Boakai, and I cannot transcend that.”
The previous senator emphasised that his political help is proscribed strictly to President Boakai, making it clear that his allegiance to the ruling occasion ends with the president’s tenure.
When pressed on whether or not he would possibly align with one other motion in 2029, Johnson mentioned he stays open to new alliances. “If I conclude with them and determine to help them, I’ll,” he said.
Johnson’s remarks have since sparked debate amongst Liberians and political analysts. Throughout a radio dialogue, a number of commentators mirrored on his shifting political loyalty through the years.
One political commentator remarked, “At a sure level, you had been loyal to former President George Weah when cash was flowing. Then you definitely joined the CPP, went silent, later supported the UP, and now you’re distancing your self once more.” The commentator added that political loyalty in Liberia usually appears transactional, elevating questions on integrity and consistency among the many nation’s politicians.
Responding to his critics, Johnson defended his report, insisting his selections are primarily based on the pursuits of his individuals in Bomi County quite than private or monetary achieve, saying, “I’ve to feed my individuals,” he mentioned. “In the event that they don’t defend my pursuits and the pursuits of Bomi, I’ve the best to determine the place to face.”
Johnson, a veteran political determine, has beforehand aligned with George Weah’s Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and the Collaborating Political Events (CPP) earlier than supporting President Boakai and the Unity Get together in 2023.
His newest pronouncement, “just for Boakai”, suggests one other potential political realignment as Liberia begins to show its consideration towards the 2029 elections. Mr. Johnson served one time period within the Liberian Senate from 2011 to 2020.
