Monrovia, Liberia – Tensions within the Liberian government appear to be escalating following a public outburst by Mike Jabateh, Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Local Government, who openly criticized Local Government Minister Hon. Francis Nyumalin, expressed frustration over his uncertain status in government.
Speaking on Spoon FM, Jabateh made a series of emotionally charged remarks, suggesting growing divisions between himself and Minister Nyumalin amid what sources describe as unresolved administrative and political disagreements.
“I did extremely well to have brought this government to power. I should not be the one crying for the job,” Jabateh declared during the radio interview. “I do not want to work under Nyumalin anymore. I do not want to work with Nyumalin. It is better for me to go back to the jungle to do my work.”
The Assistant Minister further rejected calls for restraint, insisting that his contributions to the current administration should not be overlooked.
“Nobody should advise me. I am not a slave. We made this government. And we will continue to support this government until our 12 years can finish,” he added.
Jabateh’s comments have since sparked widespread public discussion, with many observers viewing the remarks as evidence of deepening internal tensions within the ruling establishment. His statements also raise questions about his future at the Ministry of Local Government and the broader cohesion of the administration.
Neither Minister Francis Nyumalin nor the Ministry of Local Government has publicly responded to the allegations and comments made by Jabateh as of press time.
Political analysts say the public nature of the dispute could place additional pressure on the administration to address internal grievances before they evolve into a broader political rift.
The feud has quickly gained traction across social media and local political platforms, with supporters and critics on both sides weighing in on the controversy.
