Ex-President George Weah Accuses Boakai-Koung Government of Weaponizing Judiciary
By: Lawrence D Kawala
Former President George Weah of Liberia, now the political leader of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has made strong accusations against the administration of President Joseph Boakai. At a recent press conference, Weah alleged that the Unity Party-led government is weaponizing the judiciary to target officials from his administration.
Weah criticized the current government for disregarding legal and constitutional protocols, opting instead for what he termed as “reckless measures.” He claimed these actions have resulted in increased disorder and confusion in Liberia’s recent history. “The Unity Party government, in the execution of their evil plans, chooses to ignore legal and constitutional reliance, available evidence, and pursue reckless measures,” Weah asserted.
Highlighting the importance of adhering to laws designed to maintain public order, Weah emphasized that such adherence is crucial, especially in a post-conflict nation like Liberia. He underscored the challenges of intelligence gathering and operations, which require significant effort and resources to preserve peace and security.
In his address, Weah urged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to handle all audit reports from the General Auditing Commission (GAC) impartially. He condemned what he perceived as selective targeting of officials from his administration, arguing that this approach undermines the fight against corruption. “Skipping previous GAC audit reports and cherry-picking to target only officials of my administration undermines the fight against corruption,” he argued.
Weah also highlighted several alleged missteps by the Boakai administration. These include the harassment and removal of civil servants along party lines, the excessive use of force resulting in deaths, and the failure to prosecute election-related deaths. He accused the government of ignoring tenure laws and procurement regulations, as well as denying benefits to duly commissioned foreign service officials.
Further, Weah alleged that the detention of former officials was a tactic to distract the public from Liberia’s ongoing economic crisis and the controversial use of Central Bank funds to bail out a private bank used by the Unity Party for its election campaign.
In a call to action, Weah urged other opposition groups to join the CDC in resisting what he described as dangerous political maneuvers. He emphasized the need for unity among opposition forces to preserve the political system.
Weah’s comments have stirred significant attention in Liberia’s political landscape, raising questions about the integrity of the current administration and the future of the nation’s judicial system.The former president made these remarks on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the CDC party headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia.
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