By By: Domingo Dargbeh;
Monrovia, Liberia – Alternative National Congress political leader Alexander B. Cummings has criticized the Unity Party-led administration, accusing it of unlawfully removing officials from tenured positions.
Speaking at his first media engagement of the year on Wednesday, Cummings expressed disappointment over what he described as the government’s blatant disregard for the rule of law. He noted that those who once championed legal protection while in opposition are now undermining the same principles in power.
He also denounced the removal of embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, alleging that the executive branch played a role in the controversial decision by recognizing Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature.
The process to remove Koffa was not properly executed by members of the majority bloc. Our party will make a decisive decision after consulting with the three caucus members who supported his removal in the coming days, Cummings asserted.
He warned that the government’s continued disregard for the rule of law is unacceptable and must be stopped.
Despite his criticism, Cummings commended President Joseph Boakai for suspending government officials who failed to declare their assets. However, he urged the president to go a step further by dismissing those who fail to comply within a month.
The suspension of non-compliant officials is a commendable move, but those who fail to declare their assets after one month should be dismissed outright, he emphasized.
Cummings also expressed skepticism about the government’s newly launched development plan, arguing that it lacks inclusivity and fails to address fundamental national issues.
The development plan may sound ambitious, but I am not sure how achievable it is. The same old strategies are being used, and they have not effectively engaged more Liberians to understand and address the country’s fundamental challenges, he remarked.
His remarks come amid growing political tensions as opposition leaders continue to challenge the government’s actions, raising concerns over governance and the future of democracy in Liberia.
