The Liberian government has strongly defended the purchase of new vehicles for President Joseph Boakai following widespread criticism from citizens across the country. At a news conference on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs, and Tourism in Monrovia, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah addressed concerns raised by the public regarding the decision by the Executive Protection Service (EPS) to acquire the vehicles.
Minister Piah stressed that the vehicles were for the state and would not be exclusively used by President Boakai. He clarified that the vehicles were meant to serve any future president after Boakai’s tenure, making it clear that the purchase aligned with government procedures and legal frameworks. “The decision to purchase these vehicles is in full accordance with the law and was made following recommendations from our security forces,” Piah explained.
He emphasized that the safety of any president is primarily the responsibility of the nation’s security forces, and President Boakai, like any other head of state, was not exempt from such considerations. “The safety of the president is squarely in the hands of the security forces, and this decision reflects our commitment to ensuring that our leaders are protected,” Piah added.
Despite these assertions, Minister Piah did not provide details on the cost of the vehicles, leaving questions about the financial aspects of the purchase unanswered.
