MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberian-American-based activist Norris Johnson has called on Liberians to move beyond political loyalty and reject what he described as a cycle of recycled leadership, urging voters to prioritize competence, integrity, and accountability when choosing public officials.
In a public statement, Johnson said neither the ruling Unity Party (UP) government under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nor a return to the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), led by former President George Weah, should be considered the automatic solution to Liberia’s challenges.
He argued that the country’s future should not depend on political affiliations, familiar political figures, or personal connections, but on leaders with proven qualifications and the ability to deliver results.
Johnson also urged the Boakai administration and Liberian voters to pay attention to lessons from recent United States elections, emphasizing the importance of voter participation and holding elected officials accountable.
He identified unemployment, poverty, inadequate healthcare, poor infrastructure, unreliable electricity, and weaknesses in the education sector as major concerns requiring serious leadership and institutional reforms.
Johnson further challenged voters to reject ethnic considerations, financial inducements, and political propaganda when making electoral decisions.
He maintained that Liberia needs responsible governance and transformational leadership, emphasizing that national interest must take precedence over political parties and individual ambitions.
