MONROVIA, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has warned ministers and other government officials that failure to perform their duties could lead to their replacement, declaring that his administration is not a friendship or family club but a government expected to deliver results for the Liberian people.
Speaking at the 25th Cabinet Meeting in Monrovia on Friday, October 23, 2026, President Boakai called on ministers to ensure that their deputies and other officials under their supervision perform effectively, stressing that the remaining three years of his administration must prioritize performance, quality, and service delivery.
“If they are not working, this is not a friendship club; it’s not a family club. Make the people work. If they don’t work, then we have to replace them,” President Boakai declared.
The Liberian leader emphasized that government officials must demonstrate commitment to their responsibilities, warning that leadership requires more than holding public office.
He urged ministers to hold their deputies accountable and ensure that all members of their respective ministries contribute meaningfully to the administration’s goals.
“We want to see people doing their work. We want to see things happening,” Boakai said, adding that deputies must provide the necessary support to their superiors while ministers must apply pressure to ensure that their subordinates deliver.
According to the President, the success of his administration depends on the collective efforts of government officials at every level, rather than the performance of ministers alone.
Boakai’s remarks come as his administration enters the final three years of its six-year tenure, a period he said must be defined by measurable results and improved service delivery.
“As we come to the end of the last three years, the remaining three years should be about performance, quality, and delivering for the Liberian people,” he stated.
Beyond performance, the President also expressed concern over what he described as a failure by some officials to adequately report their work, noting that government activities must be properly documented and communicated to the public.
“Sometimes we do our work, but we neglect reporting. So, if you don’t report what you do, then people don’t know what you are doing,” Boakai said.
His statement underscores the importance of accountability, transparency, and effective communication within government institutions, particularly as the administration faces growing expectations from citizens for tangible improvements in their daily lives.
The President’s warning sends a clear message to members of his government that continued service must be justified by performance and results, with nonperforming officials potentially facing replacement.
Whether the warning will translate into concrete personnel changes and stronger enforcement of performance standards across government ministries remains to be seen.
