By By Domingo Dargbeh
Monrovia, Liberia – Sinoe County Senator Crayton Oldma Duncan has launched a blistering critique of Liberia’s governance, declaring that the country is in a “total mess.”
Speaking during an engagement with citizens in Gardnersville, the outspoken lawmaker accused both the Liberian government and Western nation particularly the United States of fueling the nation’s backwardness.
“The West is responsible for Liberia’s struggles, and America is more corrupt,” Duncan charged, adding that corruption within Liberia is deeply tied to foreign influence.
The senator reserved sharp criticism for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, accusing him of being overly cautious and submissive to U.S. interests. “I’m angry at the president because he is afraid of Americans as an old man,” he declared.
Duncan also blasted the government’s handling of national resources, insisting that indigenous Liberians must have a voice in how resources are allocated. “The government does not have the right to give our resources out without the consent of the indigenous people,” he stressed.
On economic issues, he called for a vibrant private sector that empowers young people, warning that mere salary cuts for lawmakers would do little to improve citizens’ lives. “If lawmakers cut their salaries, Liberians’ lives will not still improve,” he maintained, arguing instead for deeper structural reforms.
Despite his anger, Duncan urged Liberians to rise above divisive politics and unite for the nation’s progress. “Let’s forget about tearing each other apart and unite to build our nation,” he concluded.
