–Says Boakai Regime is ‘Careless on Rule of Law’
By Archie Sei-Bob Yini
Nimba County District #7 Representative and Political Leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Musa Hassan Bility, is not letting off on his pursuit for the rule of law in the country. The Nimba lawmaker has launched a barrage of criticism against both the House of Representatives and the Boakai regime, accusing them of corruption, neglect, and failure to uphold the rule of law.
Speaking on a local Radio station in Nimba, Rep. Bility disclosed that since the embroglio over the removal of Fonati Koffa as Speaker of the House of Representatives, he has yet to receive any of his benefits as a lawmaker.
“I asked the Speaker [Richard Koon] last evening regarding my benefits. I believe they have eaten the money,” Bility alleged. “I am giving them a 72-hour ultimatum; otherwise, I will take legal action.”
The CMC Political leader further lamented the state of the legislature, claiming that it has been “completely diminished” and has failed to hold a single member accountable since October. He described the Nimba Legislative Caucus as the most dormant in the country.
“District #7 is not the place I believe I can be to change Liberia. I will fulfill my promises and get out in 2029,” he said, adding that the CMC, which he leads, remains the “best option for Liberia” in the next general elections.
According to him, his 2029 bid for the presidential campaign will be based on records, not promises, citing his development works in his district as evidence.
On the issue of Nimba unity, Bility dismissed it as a “bluff,” claiming it is only promoted by individuals who believe the county belongs to them. He revealed that Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung once told him that Nimba lawmakers refused to support his speaker bid because they feared he would sideline them.
The office of the Vice President has not reacted to Rep. Bility’s claims.
“Where is the Nimba unity in this?” he asked. “Why didn’t they rally behind Cllr. Taiwan Gongloe in 2023 when he contested for the presidency?”
Turning his attention to the national government, Bility accused the Boakai administration of recklessness in tackling the drug crisis and failing to respect the rule of law. He disclosed that two of his own children have been victims of drug abuse—one currently serving a jail sentence, and another undergoing rehabilitation in Kenya.
“This government is careless, reckless, and irresponsible. They don’t respect the rule of law. The fight against drugs is a scam; nothing is happening,” the Nimba lawmaker charged.
Bility’s remarks add to a growing wave of criticisms against the Unity Party-led government, with opposition figures increasingly questioning its commitment to governance, accountability, and tackling Liberia’s worsening drug problem.
