President Joseph Boakai’s recent action against corruption has garnered applause from political commentators, including Mr. Henry P. Costa and Mr. Abdullah Kiatamba, who have lauded the President’s firm stance while calling for the establishment of a special court to handle corruption cases.
President Boakai, on Wednesday night, suspended Arthur Massaquoi, Director General of the Bureau of State-Owned Enterprises, following allegations of corruption. This marks the third high-level suspension within one week as part of the administration’s anti-graft efforts.
“President Boakai is not joking,” Costa said in a statement. “He has suspended three officials of government based on credible allegations of corruption in just one week. Tonight, he suspended the Director General of the Bureau of State Enterprises, Arthur Massaquoi.”
Costa urged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Ministry of Justice to act swiftly in investigating and prosecuting those implicated.
“Now, if only the LACC and Ministry of Justice could swiftly do their part in investigating and prosecuting those found culpable, they would be doing a great service to Liberia,” he said. “I assure you, some of the people the President recently suspended are very close to him. This is leadership. My utmost respect.”
He further advised President Boakai to take decisive action against any justice officials who fail to fulfill their duties.
“Here’s my advice to you, my dear Uncle Joe: If the Ministry of Justice can’t do their part, fire them!” Costa stated.
Speaking on a talk show later the same night, Costa also called on the President to establish a special court dedicated to adjudicating corruption-related cases.
Political commentator Abdullah Kiatamba echoed his thoughts on the President’s ongoing fight against corruption in a Facebook post, expressing strong support for the President’s recent move.
“Dammit. JNB na joking,” Kiatamba wrote. “He is kicking them like never before. The spirit of suspension has taken over lay Papay. He’s suspending three more next week.”
The comments from these two prominent political commentators reflect growing public support for the Boakai administration’s anti-corruption initiatives, which many see as a critical step toward restoring public trust in government.
