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By: The People News Investigative Desk
The ruling Unity Party is raising eyebrows by allegedly sponsoring the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.
Both government line ministries appear to be channeling millions of dollars to the opposition, awarding lucrative contracts to CDC Treasurer John Youboty. The big question on everyone’s mind: Who’s really getting the kickback—Roland L. Giddings as minister, Sirleaf Tyler as minister, or someone else behind the scenes?
Youboty is also running the issuance of driver’s licenses through his company, Modern Development & Management Corporation (MDMC). The Ministry of Transport awarded MDMC a US$5 million annual contract to handle vehicle registration, license plate production, and driver’s licenses—a role formerly managed by Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTM).
Despite already sitting on the committee overseeing fundings the CDC headquarters construction, Youboty reportedly received another multi-million-dollar contract to open a detour amid the overhead bridge construction at boulevard Junction—despite his history of building roads without proper drainage systems.
He was recently seen with Public Works officials inspecting alleys in the Swakamore community, Congo Town, seemingly acting as a direct liaison between the ruling party and the opposition.
This raises even more questions: Is Unity Party intentionally empowering CDC—or unwittingly building its own political monster?
Civil society and citizens are asking: If Unity Party is funding an opposition project, who stands to benefit the most? And will the Liberian taxpayer ever see accountability?
Meanwhile, CDC will resume its construction while Unity Party pours resources into its rival’s headquarters.
As contracts flow and projects progress, one has to ask: Is this strategic governance or a risky gamble that could backfire politically?
The overlap of roles and influence raises legal and ethical questions, leaving the public to speculate about hidden agendas and potential kickbacks.
