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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The Political Leader of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP) and a native son of Nimba County, Nyah K. Vehyee, has declared his party\u2019s ambitions for the 2029 Presidential Elections at the People\u2019s Action Party (PAP) Convention held in Bentol, Montserrado County recently.<\/p>\n

Mr. Vehyee sharply criticized the Unity Party-led Government for failing the Liberian People.<\/p>\n

He said Liberia doesn\u2019t need a president; it needs a leader. Mr. Vehyee, who proclaimed distinguishing self-serving presidents from true leaders who prioritize citizens\u2019 interests, recounted how DJP executive committee members petitioned him last year to run for president.<\/p>\n

He said although Senator Saah Joseph later invited his support, Mr. Vehyee said the decision remains pending.<\/p>\n

Mr. Vehyee explained the widespread presidential aspirations: \u201cA leader cares for the people, protects their interests, feeds them, loves them and solves their needs.\u2019\u2019 That\u2019s why at this juncture, Liberia needs a leader,\u2019\u2019 he pointed out.<\/p>\n

Responding to questions from Nimba County residents about supporting Vice President Jeremiah Koung, whose mother hails from Nimba, Mr. Vehyee questioned his impact, saying \u201cIt\u2019s good the VP is from Nimba, but is he caring for Nimba\u2019s people.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

He gave the Unity Party a failing grade on unity, citing widespread suffering, joblessness, ministerial favoritism and national divisions. \u201cThe country is a \u2018state of Nevada\u2019 stateless,\u201d he said, referencing marginalized groups like Congress for Democratic Change(CDC) supporters who are \u201cnot even counted as human beings.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the vice president\u2019s performance, Mr. Vehyee scored it low.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe may have done some things, but Nimba people are marginalized. Opportunities we expect aren\u2019t benefiting us,\u201d the Political Leader of the Democratic Justice Party asserted. \u201cNimba made this government; we should expect more,\u201d he said, calling for democratic equity.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Mr. Vehyee confirmed DJP\u2019s 2029 Presidential Run, highlighting justice as one of the government\u2019s key lapses. The party aims to restore it so \u201cevery Liberian stands and knows themselves as citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

He cited cases like former Chief Justice Scott\u2019s dedication amid her murky murder conviction, urging government transparency:<\/p>\n

\u201cTell us if she died alone or if someone killed the woman. Justice will prevail,\u201d Mr. Vehyee wrapped up, adding Liberia needs a leader to unite us and care for every citizen.<\/p>\n

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