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Published on 2024-03-18 01:30:00
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s Asset Recovery Team has sparked fear and panic among officials of Liberia’s former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). With several top officials of the CDC facing U.S. sanctions for corruption and human rights violations, the prospect of assets recovery initiated by President Boakai is causing unease within the party.
One prominent CDC leader, Jefferson Koijee, who served as the mayor of Monrovia during the CDC’s six-year tenure, has taken a defiant stance against the asset recovery efforts. Koijee has vehemently opposed what he views as inappropriate and illegal actions against former government officials, declaring that no CDC member will cooperate with the task force established by President Boakai.
According to Koijee, any attempt to investigate alleged corruption within the CDC administration is nothing more than a witch hunt. He criticized the Boakai government for focusing on asset recovery instead of addressing the tasks assigned to them, insisting that CDC officials should not be intimidated by these efforts.
During a recent event where the CDC installed a new party chairman, Janga Kowo, Koijee reiterated the party’s refusal to participate in asset recovery activities. He denounced the government’s efforts as baseless and claimed that those involved in the task force lack credibility.
Koijee also accused the Boakai-led government of targeting CDC members with witch hunts, warning them against harming party loyalists. He asserted that the CDC has the means to protect its members and will not hesitate to defend former President George Weah if necessary.
Despite its resistance to the asset recovery team, the CDC expressed support for the government’s establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court, signaling a willingness to cooperate on certain issues. The appointment of Janga Augustus Kowo as the new party chairman reflects the CDC’s commitment to strengthening its structure under new leadership.
In conclusion, the tensions between President Boakai’s administration and the CDC highlight the challenges of transitioning power in Liberia. As efforts to hold former government officials accountable for corruption and human rights abuses continue, the political landscape remains fraught with uncertainty and division. The outcome of this power struggle will have far-reaching implications for Liberia’s future governance and stability.
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