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MONROVIA – A The campus-based Student Unification Party (SUP) at the University of Liberia has publicly criticized the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., citing what it described as worsening socio-economic conditions across the country.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, SUP Chairman Odecious Mulbah reaffirmed the party’s commitment to advocating for what he termed “the struggles of the masses,” while questioning the government’s overall performance.
By: Kabina S. Kabah – kabinaskabah98@gmail.com
“Poverty is written on the faces of the people, and the standard of living has reached an insufferable point,” Mulbah said. He accused the Boakai administration of failing to deliver on key promises, arguing that many families are struggling to afford tuition for their children and that public hospitals continue to face shortages of essential medications.
Mulbah sharply criticized the President, describing him as a “dishonest preacher” and a “fake Baptist Deacon,” asserting that government claims of development do not reflect the realities faced by ordinary Liberians.
“The material welfare of the people is a referendum on his dismal performance,” he declared, highlighting what SUP views as a disconnect between official growth projections and everyday hardship.
On economic policy, SUP challenged the government’s narrative of macroeconomic stability, arguing that rising prices and declining purchasing power contradict official pronouncements.
The party described the government’s economic statistics as “numerical abstraction,” claiming that fiscal policies tend to favor international lenders over local citizens.
The student group also raised concerns about governance and accountability, alleging a lack of transparency within the administration.
“We have endured two years of this government, yet those who siphoned state resources walk away with impunity,” Mulbah contended, characterizing the justice and asset recovery systems as ineffective.
On transitional justice, SUP criticized what it described as delays in establishing a War Crimes Court, insisting that Liberia must not serve as a safe haven for individuals accused of atrocities during the civil conflict.
Education was another focal point of the party’s criticism. SUP called on the government to prioritize infrastructure improvements at the University of Liberia, arguing that students are studying in deteriorating facilities while, according to them, the President focuses on personal projects.
Additionally, the party condemned the conduct of the Liberian National Police, accusing it of using heavy-handed tactics against students and civilians.
SUP called for an end to what it described as police brutality, warning that repression would not silence student activism.
In closing, the Student Unification Party vowed to continue what it termed its “liberation struggle,” pledging to hold the government accountable and to advocate for policies it believes will improve the welfare of the Liberian people.
