Rédaction Africa Links 24 with New Dawn
Published on 2024-02-23 01:25:00
Emmanuel Gonqua, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL), has rejected his appointment as deputy labor minister-designate by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. This decision was made in order to uphold party integrity and leadership principles, as the EFFL is an alliance party of President Boakai’s governing Unity Party.
Gonqua clarified that prior to his appointment, he had a meeting with President Boakai during which they had reached an agreement. According to this agreement, EFFL’s National Chairman, Steve Saah Kolubah, was to be appointed as Ministry of Labor, while Prince Saah Bonnah, Jr. would be appointed as deputy director for administration at the National Housing Authority. However, Gonqua discovered that his name had been listed for the Ministry of Labor, contrary to the agreement he had with President Boakai.
Expressing his commitment to the party’s principles and fairness, Gonqua reiterated that his dedication to upholding political discipline and ensuring the interests of the EFFL and the Liberian people remain paramount. He emphasized the importance of fairness and adherence to agreements and stated that he could not accept an appointment that contradicts the agreement they had made, as doing so would compromise his leadership ability and integrity.
Gonqua also revealed that certain individuals within the President’s Office had rearranged the roles, placing him in the role of National Chairman and the National Chairman in the role of Vice Chair for Economic Affairs. He emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and integrity within the government and vowed to continue advocating for the interests of the EFFL and the Liberian people.
In order to maintain harmony within the party, Gonqua made the tough decision to reschedule his appointment, stating that the core of leadership is selflessness, not self-interest. He reaffirmed his commitment to the EFFL’s values and the betterment of Liberia, emphasizing that he values the party above all others.
President Boakai has been forming his government with the nomination of individuals to the cabinet and public corporations, but the exercise has been greeted with outcry from alliance political parties and from within the ruling UP about stalwarts being left out.
A group of aggrieved ruling UP partisans recently protested at the residence of President Boakai in demand of jobs.
Gonqua’s decision to reject his appointment showcases his dedication to the principles and integrity of the EFFL. As the leader of the party, he has proven his commitment to upholding political discipline and ensuring that the interests of the EFFL and the Liberian people remain paramount. Through his actions, Gonqua has demonstrated selflessness and a strong sense of leadership, prioritizing party values over personal interests.
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