During the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 10, the grounds of the Capitol Building were locked down as all activities came to a near halt.
Roadblocks, including the prevention of lawmakers from accessing their respective offices, were witnessed.
The Capitol Building, hosting all lawmakers of Liberia, became a scene of interest, raising concerns about a potential leadership deficit.
The Senate Pro-Tempore was unable to easily enter the building as angry staffers blocked the road leading to her office.
Legislative and administrative staff could not continue their duties as the situation became a scene of distraction that caught the attention of many.
In a resistive mood, the aggrieved legislative staffers maintained their demand that their concerns be addressed before the Senate Pro-Tempore and others were allowed to enter their offices.
Since the inception of the Boakai-led government, the workers at the Capitol Building have continued to voice their concerns, particularly regarding the payment of the Liberian dollars component of their salaries, which was overlooked by the Weah administration.
With hopes that the new government could turn the tide, some celebrated the leadership of President Joseph Boakai.
However, all hope seems to be gradually wearing away to the point where the aggrieved workers set up roadblocks for leaders at the Capitol Building.
The issue of delayed salaries and benefits has been a long-standing problem that governments have faced, with none making a significant difference.
The Capitol Building, the central political hub of Liberia, continues to suffer from the resistance of aggrieved legislative staffers due to this longstanding issue.
All hopes appear to be lost, as the Liberian government under the stewardship of President Joseph Boakai remains in a position to make a difference.
