Africa-Press – Liberia. Sekou Kalasco Damaro, special aide to ex-President George Manneh Weah, has given the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai a failing grade, scoring it four out of ten for its performance since taking office.
Appearing Thursday morning on the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), Damaro said the Boakai-led government has failed to meet the expectations of Liberians nearly two years into its tenure.
“For the last two years, I will grade the Boakai-led government four out of ten,” Damaro said. “We’ve had a transition, and we have to grade the country based on that. I believe the four that were given to the government in the last two years — nothing will change.”
The outspoken former presidential aide argued that Liberia is on a downward trajectory under the Unity Party administration, citing rising crime rates, unemployment, and corruption as evidence of poor governance.
“The only thing that will change is that there will be an increase in crimes. Unemployment will increase — don’t take it from me, take it from Senator Darius Dillon,” he added. “Senator Dillon said the country is hard. That’s the reality — he’s not making it up.”
Damaro also expressed frustration with the conduct of the Liberia National Police, alleging growing lawlessness and misuse of power by security officers.
“The country is becoming lawless based on how the police have conducted themselves,” he said. “I’m a victim of police arrest. Walking in the street, I was a victim. Lawmakers have been beaten and teargassed.”
Damaro’s criticism adds to the growing public debate over President Boakai’s performance as his government approaches the midpoint of its term. While supporters of the ruling Unity Party defend its efforts to stabilize the economy and combat corruption, critics like Damaro argue that Liberia’s situation remains unchanged — or worse — since the transition of power in 2024.
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