Liberia: Boakai’s three big promises that may come back to haunt him

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The three big campaign promises made by Liberia’s president Joseph Boakai may come back to haunt him as he faces a tough choice between abandoning them or fulfilling them at a great risk.

Opposition Unity Party and Liberia president-elect Joseph Boakai at his home in Monrovia, November 19, 2023. REUTERS/Carielle Doe

The three big campaign promises made by Liberia’s president Joseph Boakai may come back to haunt him as he faces a tough choice between abandoning them or fulfilling them at a great risk. When Joseph Boakai launched his 2023 presidential bid, Liberia was at a crossroads. The people were becoming increasingly disillusioned by their government over impunity for alleged grand corruption.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.

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