A Liberian Global Peace Ambassador, Dr. George Kaydor, decries grinding poverty in the country, calling on the government to prioritize the well-being of the people.
By: Naneka A. Hoffman
Margibi, Liberia; September 1, 2025 – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K Praise Peace Foundation Africa, Amb. Dr. George Kaydor has observed here that poverty is rapidly increasing in Liberia due to the Unity Party-led government’s alleged failure to meet the needs of the people.
Speaking to reporters in Margibi County over the weekend, Amb. Kaydor said, most Liberians remain jobless because of the lack of companies that create opportunities for the country’s growing population.
“About 90 percent of the national budget goes into the pockets of government officials and politicians. This has no trickle-down effect on the lives of ordinary Liberians, who have no access to those officials to get a piece of the national cake,” he noted.
Amb. Kaydor urged President Joseph N. Boakai and the UP-led government to prioritize “bread and butter” issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens.
“I am a distinguished international Liberian gospel musician and producer. On March 28, 2023, I was appointed as an Eminent Global Peace Ambassador in over 193 countries by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, in accordance with the UN Charter. This position allows me to interact with people across the globe, and I know what our people are going through back home,” he stressed.
He encouraged the government to attract investors to the economy, providing jobs and helping families put food on their tables.
“There are so many Liberians currently finding it difficult to register their children for the 2025/26 academic year due to the economic hardship under this Unity Party regime,” he said.
The peace ambassador also blamed Liberia’s worsening economic situation on the country’s poor road network. He pointed out that citizens in the southeastern region, where he hails from, are among the worst affected.
“We only see a few good roads in Monrovia and its surroundings, but that is not enough. Every county capital needs proper pavement so that ordinary people can access goods and services without having to come to the capital city,” he emphasized.
Amb. Kaydor also called on President Boakai to use Liberia’s recent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2026–2027 as a platform for meaningful engagement.
“This seat provides many opportunities, but it requires positive engagement with other countries, especially as Liberia seeks to cement peace across the world,” he added.
Liberia’s victory followed an aggressive diplomatic campaign that rallied support from regional blocs, international organizations, and individual countries. The effort also gained bipartisan backing at home, with opposition figures joining the government in a rare display of unity.
Meanwhile, Amb. Dr. George Kaydor continues to serve as Mission Director and Head Pastor of the Total Commitment Ministry International, while also engaging in full-time charity and capacity-building initiatives across Liberia. Editing by Jonathan Browne
