Senator Dillon, concedes that Unity Party-led government has failed to govern effectively since taking office, thereby creating an opening for the CDC to rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2029 president.
MONROVIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has linked the renewed political momentum of former President George Weah and the opposition CDC to what he described as the underperformance of the current administration led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
By Obediah Johnson, [email protected]
Senator Dillon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the Unity Party-led government has failed to govern effectively since taking office, thereby creating an opening for the CDC to rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2029 presidential elections.
Speaking on Punch FM 106.7 on Monday, April 14, Dillon said: “The CDC, like any political party, wants to return to power. The only way to stop them is through strong performance. But our government has not delivered. That’s why George Weah is doing videos and dancing, believing 2029 is already around the corner.”
Dillon criticized internal conflicts within the ruling establishment, specifically referring to the impasse over the Speakership at the House of Representatives.
“In less than a year, the government is already in disarray—just because of a fight for one harmless seat,” he said. “Anyone involved in orchestrating that conflict, especially from our side, has not done well. They are selfish and do not love the President.”
He stressed that President Boakai should have acted decisively as a “father” to mediate and prevent the leadership crisis in the legislature from escalating.
The Monsterrado Senator said he expects the Supreme Court to issue a clear ruling soon on the matter, which continues to affect the functionality of the House.
Senator Dillon also raised concerns over the treatment of Liberians in concession areas, naming Bea Mountain and Western Cluster as examples.
In one year, you destabilize or you put the government in disarray to fight for one seat that was harmless. Those who are not seeing the repercussions do not like this President and they are selfish. Any group of people from the House who orchestrated this thing (conflict), especially from our side, they have not done well. I don’t care who is involved.
Abraham Darius Dillon, Senator, Montserrado County
According to him, Liberian drivers in these companies earn around $600 per month, while their foreign counterparts receive up to $3000.
“This is unacceptable,” he stated. “The concessions are passed to benefit competent Liberians—not to allow non-Liberians to take jobs and pay $1000 just to get a work permit.”
He said the issue will be addressed when the Senate returns from its regular break.
Dillon criticized the lack of transparency in national budgeting, calling again for a fully itemized and program-based budget system to ensure accountability.
He said lawmakers must exercise their oversight responsibility by questioning how budget allocations are spent and ensuring they benefit ordinary Liberians.
“If the Executive misuses the budget and we don’t speak, we are part of the problem,” he said. “The same Dillon who entered the Senate is the same Dillon today.”
He called on national leaders to be deliberate, forward-looking, and committed to real development. “It’s time to lead with purpose,” Dillon said, “and not with personal interests.”
