Author: Emmanuel Flomo

MONROVIA — In the lead-up to the 2005 legislative and presidential elections, George Weah and Thomas P. Fallah shared a father-son-like bond. Weah was determined to secure Fallah, one of his trusted confidants, the Montserrado County Fifth District seat. Despite resistance from many party leaders who questioned Fallah’s lack of political experience and contribution to the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Weah continued to champion his cause. Fallah went on to win the election in a landslide and later secured re-election three times, with Weah’s popularity being credited for much of his success. For over 20 years, the relationship between…

Philadelphia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s administration has delayed the submission of the Fiscal Year 2025 draft national budget, pointing to unresolved conflicts within the House of Representatives as the reason. Acting Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Samuel A. Stevquoh, announced that the budget submission, initially slated for October 31, has been rescheduled to November 8, 2024. Stevquoh attributed the delay to a dispute within the House, which led Speaker J. Fonati Koffa to file a Petition for a Writ of Prohibition with the Supreme Court. The Speaker’s petition sought to prevent certain House members from bypassing his authority…

Monrovia, Liberia – In a bold move to enhance the functionality and accessibility of Liberia’s judicial system, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh has proposed the construction of a new Supreme Court building on the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. Speaking during the opening of the October Term of Court, Justice Yuoh highlighted the urgent need for a modern facility that can accommodate the growing number of court users and staff. Justice Yuoh pointed out that the current Supreme Court building was designed to hold approximately 300 individuals, including court users and staff. However, it now faces an overwhelming…

Ngafuan’s re-entry into the government has sparked speculation about his long-term ambitions. Could this second stint at the Finance Ministry be his opportunity to not only impact Liberia’s economic trajectory but also lay the groundwork for a renewed presidential bid?