Africa-Press – Liberia. President Joseph Boakai says those Liberians that think that he is still a race car parked u the garage should think again, because he is now on the racetrack, cruising with development for the Liberian people.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai responds to critics here, who have been unkind about his administration, saying that he has done nothing since taking office and that the government would not succeed
But speaking to reporters briefly when he toured the China- aid Refurbished Liberia Broadcasting System (ELBC) Multi-Purpose ongoing construction project Wednesday, President Boakai was upbeat about progress achieved at the entity, as he slammed critics, who had mocked him from his days as Vice President of Liberia to present, to see progress of his Administration.
“For those who used to ask me, what is it you could do as President that you couldn’t do as Vice President? Tell them the race car is on the racetrack. We’re moving this country forward”, President Boakai boldly stated.
He invited critics to see the progress of his administration, which is on track to elevate the lives of Liberians while improving infrastructure development.
The President, who was very enthusiastic and excited about the ongoing construction works at the LBS, reiterated his steadfast commitment to developing Liberia.
“Like I’m always saying, “I’m not here for Presidency; I’m here, with a commitment to build this country that will represent the people; it is not talking issue, but that is the job we are here to do”, President Boakai said.
He argued that his government is on path, reiterating his quest to rebrand ELBC is aimed at doing away with wrongful dissemination of information that could send out bad image about Liberia.
Mr. Boakai emphasized openness of his administration to Public Broadcast, while assuring support to ELBC.
“What we want for this country is for Liberians to be proud of their country, and the public to be informed about this country, and that this country and we will learn the truth,” President Boakai said.
He also slammed against criticisms and condemned negative propagandists on social media.
“What we want for this country is for people to learn the truth, and every day, we hear gossip on Social Media; that is why we are committed to changing the narrative”, the President added.
Also speaking briefly, LBS Director General Eugene Faghon, describes works on the multi-state-broadcast Studio as a testament to a statement in motion.
“This is testament of Statesmanship in play, and statement of craft in motion. You know these are big people, and when big people give you work, you execute”, DG Faghon said.
He assured that the new LBS Complex, which comprises seven modern studios, including other infrastructure, will be ready by November this year, stating that LBS is ready to take its role as Liberia’s number one broadcast institution.
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