It’s Time To Question And Speak To The Early Failures Of The Boakai-Koung Government
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By Austin S. Fallah–A Nationalist
The democratic transitional process, a significant and pivotal turning point in any nation’s political landscape, has placed Liberia under the watchful eyes of the international community.
President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung have been shepherded into power into a landscape marred by years of governance issues, corruption, and socio-economic inequality.
Despite these existing complications, their appointment has sown seeds of hope among the electorate.
At a crossroads, the nation looks to Boakai and Koung, demanding more than just symbolic leadership.
Voters in Liberia turned out in droves, rallying behind the mantra of social and economic justice.
Liberian citizens are weary of empty promises; they crave a more equitable society, better living conditions, affordable healthcare, quality education, and employment opportunities.
They yearn to end systemic corruption, a cancer that has metastasized through the veins of Liberian politics for decades.
Essentially, the Liberian populace did not vote for a mere continuation of the status quo but sought change, a new dawn for a nation eager to break free from the shackles of previous lapses in governance and the resultant socio-economic disparities.
However, the road to realizing these aspirations is long and fraught with challenges, primarily due to Liberia’s past peppered with administrative blunders and political misjudgments.
These egregiously costly errors, born out of a lack of judicious appointments and strategic planning, have left a lasting, debilitating effect on the Liberian polity and economy.
Yet, they present an opportunity, an opportunity for Boakai and Koung to learn, to rectify, and, importantly, not to repeat the same administrative oversights.
The Liberian government must strive to embody the voice of its people and manifest their will.
To accomplish this, President Boakai and Vice President Koung must employ a resolute cadre of individuals dedicated to the cause of Liberia’s betterment.
This is not merely a discussion about staffing a bureaucracy or filling vacant positions but a call to invest in competent, devoted, and ethically grounded administrators.
These individuals, under their proven administrative skills, can navigate the intricacies of governance, unflinchingly manage crises, and, above all, instill trust among the populace regarding the government’s commitment to them.
One cannot deny the magnitude of responsibility that weighs on President Boakai and Vice President Koung’s shoulders.
Their offices’ decision-making powers shape Liberia’s future agenda.
This underscores the need for a thoughtful, meticulous approach in every appointment, whether at a ministerial level or for public service.
These appointments guide and invariably influence the trajectory of policy-making and implementation in Liberia.
Therefore, the leadership must exercise due diligence and ensure the roles are accorded to worthy candidates devoted to actionable change and committed to serving the nation and its people.
President Boakai and Vice President Koung must remember that their elections were not merely a victory but a contractual obligation, a mandate bestowed upon them by the citizens who yearn for an improved Liberia.
They are responsible for making informed decisions, ensuring that every government appointee demonstrates an unwavering dedication towards eradicating corruption, enhancing Liberia’s socio-economic status, and, above all, serving the Liberian people.
In executing these duties, the leadership must exhibit sincerity, restraint, and wisdom, reflecting the seriousness of the tasks at hand.
One cannot overemphasize the importance of serious leadership by President Boakai and Vice President Koung.
Their tenure, likely to be characterized by challenges and opportunities, will define Liberia’s future.
They must approach their roles with the seriousness they command, employing individuals with proven administrative skills and focusing on meeting their electorate’s hopes and aspirations on numerous fronts.
Liberia’s future is directly tied to their administration’s actions, and it is high time the leadership listens to its people, making social and economic justice more than a campaign promise but a daily reality.
Their leadership can and must catalyze the much-needed change the Liberians voted for, thus staging the dawn of a new Liberia.