A Liberian legal practitioner, Elijah W. Sahr, has publicly praised President Joseph Boakai for what he described as significant improvements in road connectivity between Sinoe County and the capital, Monrovia.
In a statement shared following a road trip from Greenville to Monrovia, Attorney Sahr highlighted what he called a renewed commitment by the Boakai administration to infrastructure development in southeastern Liberia.
“Left Greenville at 6:31 a.m. and arrived in Monrovia at 2:17 p.m. today,” Sahr stated.
Reflecting on the journey, the lawyer praised the government’s ongoing road rehabilitation efforts, noting that travel conditions appear to have improved considerably compared to previous years.
“All I can say about my trip is this: Boakai is the only Liberian leader in the last 20 years who’s shown a genuine commitment and willpower to revive Liberia’s third original county,” he added.
Sinoe County, one of Liberia’s historic southeastern counties, has long faced challenges related to poor road infrastructure, especially during the rainy season when several communities become difficult to access. For decades, residents and travelers have complained about long travel hours, damaged roads, and limited connectivity between Greenville and Monrovia.
Road development in southeastern Liberia has remained a major national issue, with successive governments facing criticism over inadequate infrastructure and slow pace of rehabilitation works in the region. Improved road access is often viewed as critical for trade, healthcare delivery, education, agriculture, and overall economic development.
Since taking office, President Boakai’s administration has repeatedly emphasized infrastructure rehabilitation as part of its broader development agenda, particularly focusing on improving road networks linking remote counties to the rest of the country.
Attorney Sahr’s remarks have since generated reactions online, with some Liberians echoing his praise for ongoing roadworks, while others argue that more investment is still needed across the southeastern corridor and other parts of the country.
Political observers say the comments reflect growing public attention on infrastructure performance under the current administration, especially as citizens assess the government’s delivery on key campaign promises.
