“UNCERTAINTY” CDC RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S 2025 SONA
By Feeme M. Wantee
January 28, 2025
Monrovia: The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has strongly criticized President Joseph Boakai’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, calling it a reflection of uncertainty looming over Liberia’s democracy and economy Characterized by lies and deception.
Speaking at the CDC headquarters, party officials claimed that the democratic and economic gains achieved by the CDC over the past six years are being destroyed under the leadership of the Unity Party. They accused Boakai’s administration of failing to fulfill its promises, alleging that government mismanagement has exacerbated poverty and extreme hardship across the country.
Embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa expressed disappointment with the current government, citing increasing confusion and disunity arguing that the rule of law has been compromised, affecting all aspects of Liberia’s social and political life since the Unity Party assumed power.
“The Liberian people have been plunged into a political mess because the Unity Party packaged and bundle sold lies, they claimed that harmonization was detrimental and promised to reverse it immediately” Koffa said.
Embattled Speaker added “Boakai’s administration pledged to solve the drug crisis in six months but has failed criticizing the administration for failing to deliver on key promises, including ensuring that no vehicles would be stuck on muddy roads within the first 100 days, reducing dependency on private jets for presidential travel, and stabilizing the Liberian dollar against the U.S. dollar”.
Koffa described these pledges as empty rhetoric. “The country is struggling. What was called the ‘Rescue Mission’ has now turned into the ‘Excuse Mission.’ Liberians should prepare for worsening economic conditions in 2025,” he warned.
Beyond economic concerns, Koffa emphasized that the greatest failure of the Boakai administration has been in fostering reconciliation and national unity. He highlighted the absence of key political figures, including representatives, senators, and Supreme Court justices, from national events that traditionally bring the country together.
According to him, the ongoing legislative crisis is a major obstacle to national cohesion. “As the leading opposition, the CDC remains committed to advocating for the welfare of all Liberians. We stand united with other opposition parties in demanding accountability, justice, and real progress. We will not be silent or sidelined.
Together, we will mobilize and rise again,” Koffa declared. In conclusion, CDC officials called on President Boakai to convene a national dialogue focused on reconciliation and unity. They urged him to engage former national leaders, political parties, religious figures, and the international community to ensure inclusivity in the pursuit of national healing.
