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18 years. 2 presidents - Ellen Sirleaf and George Weah, but Robertsfield highway expansion, just 45 km (28 miles), is still not completed.

Now 2 years under pres. Boakai, but still not completed.

That’s why presidential terms shld be reduced to 4 years. Accountability matters.

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Some Liberians:
“Why ley kountry na developed like others?”

US: “Let’s start with relocating Waterside, West Point, and other slums, redevelop Providence Island, and decongest the capital .”

Same people: “Leave them alone, they’re part of our history”

But development is not?

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Liberians travel to other countries for holidays, visiting their tourist attractions. The moment someone suggests developing ours, people say, ‘Shouldn’t we focus on education?’ Yes, education matters, but others use your money in tourism to fund education and healthcare sectors.

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Are we the only ones who feel this way? Anytime the Liberian government announces a project, there’s always scepticism about its modernity until we see the blueprint. Even then, we’re still unsure until it’s completed. It comes from all the subpar projects we’ve seen in the past.

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Saw a post justifying why Speed was taken to West Point after he mentioned donation. So, Lib was deliberately shown in that image. Speed’s donation will always be minuscule compared to the long-term impact of the tourism we missed. We can’t portray ourselves as beggars forever.

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Why are so many nations hosting “Africa summits”? India-Africa, Italy-Africa, China-Africa, US-Africa… but you never hear about a “US-Asia” summit. Something’s shifting, and African leaders slumber as usual.
They need to stay home and stop dashing around the world for photo-ops.

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Do structures in LIB have architectural or historical significance? Where’s our creativity? Imagine the beauty it wld be if the ELWA roundabout had the Coat of arms of Liberia in its plan. Look at Providence Island, freed slaves shld be depicted walking out of a boat. #Tourism

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Can we demand that the gov stop approving projects they can’t execute to modern standards?
No projects should move forward without inputs from experts (architects, researchers).
Stop the quick fixes; if it won’t last 20+ yrs, save the money until it can. Stop wasting resources.

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Liberians, stop blindly supporting politicians.

EJS spent 12yrs speaking plenty English & left us underdeveloped.

GW spent 6yrs hiring incompetence.

We’re giving JNB time to prove himself, but dedicating a hand pump doesn’t cut it.

Btw, the overpass bridges are Chinese gifts.

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Without aid, they would have no choice but to invest in the people rather than waiting for donor-funded projects and initiatives. Otherwise, this reality would become evident, leading to growing frustration among citizens and increased demands for change.

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If foreign aid weren’t flowing into Liberia, politicians would be forced to find innovative ways to generate revenue, whether through tourism or cutting their salaries. Their lack of vision and productivity stems from their reliance on donors to strategize and develop the country

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If the salaries of lawmakers and the president were significantly reduced, and corrupt politicians were sent to Belle Yella (if it were renovated) as a consequence for corruption, would that likely lessen the number of young people interested in politics over entrepreneurship?

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It’s time to foster a culture of integrity. They often claim there are no funds for infrastructure, education, or healthcare, yet they somehow found $25,000 to bribe lawmakers.

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This is no longer a joke, Liberians. It’s time to take our future, and our children's future, seriously.

We now have information about the blatant corruption that has taken place—lawmakers were allegedly promised $25,000 in exchange for supporting the impeachment of another.

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What will happen to those who co-signed this agenda? Will they face prosecution or is this business as usual?

They’re trading our future for $25,000. Isn’t this a subversion of public trust? Corruption can’t be tackled staying passive and letting politicians act with impunity.

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One of the main reasons our lawmakers, both past and present, don’t prioritize or invest in education is because they fear an educated population. An educated populace is difficult to manipulate and threatens the status quo, as they will demand accountability for all actions.

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Reports claim that massive exportation is one of the reasons for the RICE SHORTAGE. The price of rice in Liberia was reportedly lower than its neighbors: thus, Guineans & Sierra Leoneans bought rice in large quantities to sell for more money, causing a shortage in our markets.

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Unwritten knowledge in Liberia

1. If a Liberian calls you Brabee or Bosslady, you’re expected to drop small thin.

2. If a girl visits your home, on her way home, you’re expected to provide “transport”.

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Today marks 175 years since Liberia gained its independence. We’ve experienced numerous setbacks, as we progress, with 14 yrs of CIVIL UNREST and EBOLA being at the top of that list. Considering the current state of the country, are you still proud to be a Liberian?

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Dual Citizenship has been Legalized in Liberia.
However, there are mixed emotions. For Liberians living in the diaspora, this is a worthwhile move, travelling home without any hassles, but for some Liberians residing home, this move could widen the economic disparity. #LibTwitter