By Jamesetta D. Williams
Those former President George Weah imposed trust and confidence in as henchmen of his administration are now bitting him, two years out of the trappings of power.
Following the footsteps of others who turned their backs on the man once hailed as Liberia’s best developmental president, former Labor Minister Moses Kollie has unleashed poisonos bit as well, criticizing his leadership approach.
Kollie did not only scold his former boss, he also heaped praises on his political rival in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his style of governance.
The former Labor Minister hang his Weah’s support boot in the early part of the Boakai’s administration, bolstering others like Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, Senator Saah Joseph, Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala and others to follow suit.
This paper gathered how since then, the onslaught against Weah and his governance style rages unstop, spearheaded by those he entrusted with responsibilities to move the Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) – the government’s flagship development road that capture roads infrastructure, energy decentralization, youth development, and many others.
Speaking on OK FM, Kollie highlighted what he described as “real governance” under the Boakai administration, attributing it to the President’s willingness to listen to his ministers and encourage open discussions before making key decisions.
According to Kollie, President Boakai allows cabinet members to present reports, exchange ideas, and offer recommendations, enabling him to make informed decisions on national issues.
In contrast, Kollie alleged that former President Weah became increasingly isolated after assuming office, claiming that individuals within the former administration prevented experienced government officials from having direct access to the President.
Kollie further disclosed that while serving in the Weah administration, he was the only cabinet minister who openly questioned the government’s salary harmonization policy. He said he warned that the policy could negatively affect the administration if implemented without adequate consideration.
The former minister explained that he later resigned from the Executive Branch to contest a legislative seat, saying the move was motivated by his desire to have an independent voice on national issues.
Commenting on the current administration’s handling of public resources, Kollie said he has not observed any misuse of county development funds under President Boakai. He asserted that resources intended for roads and local development projects are being used for their designated purposes.
However, fellow panelist George Mulbah challenged Kollie’s assessment, arguing that there have been reported instances of public fund mismanagement under the current administration.
Kollie also rejected allegations that he urged former President Weah to overturn the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in favor of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), describing such claims as false.
His remarks have sparked public discussion as political observers continue to assess the governance records of both the former and current administrations
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