Calls for honesty, accountability, and focus on citizens’ welfare
NATIONAL NEWS
Monrovia – Dr. Clarence Moniba, political leader of the Liberia National Union (LINU), has sharply criticized the Unity Party government, claiming it has failed to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary Liberians since assuming power in 2023.
Speaking Thursday on the Punch Breakfast show on Punch FM, Dr. Moniba argued that despite repeated promises of reform, good governance, and national renewal, the day-to-day realities for citizens remain troubling.
By: Rufus Divine Brooks Jr – rufusbrooks091@gmail.com & Sampson W. Weah sampsonwweah7@gmail.com
“Despite repeated assurances of reform, the plight of the average citizen remains dire,” Moniba said, highlighting persistent economic hardships, high costs of living, unemployment, weak public services, and limited opportunities for most Liberians. “The faces may have changed, but the hardship is the same.”
He also questioned the government’s claims of development progress, asserting that many of the projects currently being promoted as achievements were actually initiated years ago under the previous Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) administration.
“There is no need to fight over credit for work that was started long before this administration,” Moniba said. “It makes no sense for politicians to seek praise while the people continue to suffer without seeing real improvement.”
Moniba emphasized the need for honesty, transparency, and accountability in governance. He called on government officials to prioritize tangible results that directly address the needs of Liberians rather than engaging in political posturing or claiming credit for projects launched by their predecessors.
The LINU leader’s comments underscore concerns over systemic challenges in Liberia, suggesting that despite changes in leadership, many citizens still face the same economic and social difficulties that characterized previous administrations.
