Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe Calls for Leadership Renewal, Tackles Corruption and Wage Disparities.
By: Melvin Flomo
During his recent appearance on the OK Conversation on OK FM, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe made a bold call for a transformation in Liberian governance, urging competent and ambitious young people to step forward and replace the country’s recycled and corrupt political figures. He emphasized that true leadership requires new ideas, energy, and integrity rather than the stagnation caused by clinging to the same ineffective leaders of the past.
Cllr. Gongloe did not hold back in urging President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take decisive action against corrupt officials in his administration. He proposed that President Boakai should appoint cabinet ministers from each of Liberia’s 15 counties, advocating for a leadership approach that reflects national diversity and includes the best talents from across the nation.
Reflecting on his tenure as Minister of Labor, Cllr. Gongloe highlighted the introduction of Regulation No. 17, which raised work permit fees for foreign workers from US$400 to US$1,000. This move, he said, was aimed at protecting Liberian jobs by reducing competition from foreign workers and ensuring that qualified Liberians have better employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongole expressed deep disappointment with the state of Liberia’s governance, posing the question, “What kind of country is this?” Cllr. Gongloe criticized a culture that celebrates the corrupt and ignores the plight of honest Liberians, condemning a society where ill-gotten wealth is praised while those living modest lives are marginalized.
Turning his focus to the education system, Cllr. Gongloe denounced the high graduation fees that schools charge students, which often exceed the cost of annual tuition. He called this practice an act of “wickedness against students and parents” and demanded that the government step in to put an end to these unfair charges.
Furthermore, Cllr. Gongloe also took aim at former opposition leaders who, once in power, now defend the corrupt practices they previously condemned. He lamented how these leaders have betrayed the hopes of ordinary Liberians, abandoning their promises of change and accountability to protect the status quo.
Addressing the issue of wage disparities, Cllr. Gongloe pointed out the glaring gaps between the salaries of public servants like teachers, law enforcement officers, and nurses compared to high-ranking officials. He questioned how Liberia could advance when its essential workers are underpaid and undervalued, struggling to make ends meet.
He highlighted the despair felt by young Liberians who, out of desperation, fall prey to human trafficking in search of better opportunities. Cllr. Gongloe urged the nation to confront these harsh realities and take concrete actions to prevent such tragedies from happening.
Additionally, Cllr. Gongloe called on Liberians to reject the notion that elections should be treated as business ventures where candidates aim to recover campaign expenses through corrupt practices once in office. He stressed that governance must be about genuine service to the people, not personal enrichment.
In his closing appeal, Cllr. Gongloe passionately urged all Liberians to unite in the fight against corruption. He emphasized that a better Liberia is achievable only if citizens commit to holding their leaders accountable, building a nation that upholds integrity and progress instead of perpetuating a legacy of dishonesty.
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