In a rare show of bipartisan praise, Maryland County Senator James Pobee Biney, a staunch supporter of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. for what he calls a “historic milestone” in rural transportation.
Senator Biney, who previously campaigned against the CDC-led administration citing the deplorable condition of roads in the southeast, announced that commercial taxis are now successfully operating routes to Pleebo and Harper Cities ~ even during the ongoing rainy season. This marks the first time since 1990 that such travel has been possible during the height of Liberia’s monsoon months.
“As the Senator of Maryland County, I am extremely proud to announce that taxis are now able to reach Pleebo and Harper Cities in July,” Biney wrote. “This is a significant achievement in transportation during the rainy season ~ something our people haven’t experienced since 1990”
The senator’s statement was not only celebratory but also uncharacteristically conciliatory, offering public congratulations to President Boakai.
“Congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. for working tirelessly in the interest of our people,” Biney added.
According to the Manyland Senator, road linking Pleebo and Harper ~ critical cities in Maryland County ~ has long been a source of frustration for residents, particularly during the rainy season when it often becomes impassable for weeks. Improvements to this route had been delayed for decades due to political instability, lack of funding, and maintenance neglect.
Biney’s statement reflects a shift in tone and highlights the tangible benefits of recent national infrastructure efforts. His acknowledgment of the Unity Party-led administration’s achievement signals a potential warming of relations across Liberia’s political corridor.
Maryland County residents have begun voicing optimism, noting how the improved accessibility could boost trade, emergency health access, and education in the region.
This development arrives as President Boakai nears the halfway point of his first term, with transportation infrastructure widely seen as a key benchmark for his administration’s performance in the southeast and other remote regions.
