—Slam Boakai-Koung ‘Rascal’ Government
In a bold political showdown against what they describe as worsening economic conditions and failed promises, prominent opposition figures, including STAND Executive Director Mulbah Morlu, former Montserrado County District #8 Rep. Moses Acarous Gray, and other members of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), on Wednesday led a major protest dubbed “Enough is Enough” through the streets of Monrovia.
The demonstration, which drew thousands of disenchanted Liberians, was aimed at spotlighting what the organizers called the “utter failure” of the Boakai-Koung administration to address basic living conditions, skyrocketing prices, youth unemployment, and growing public frustration just six months into office.
“President Boakai promised us a rescue mission during the campaign,” said Mulbah Morlu, former CDC chairman and one of the lead organizers. “But what Liberians are experiencing today is not a rescue; it’s a rescal—a reckless escalation of suffering. The people feel abandoned, betrayed, and deceived.”
The protest began at the Vamoma House in Sinkor and proceeded through Tubman Boulevard, climaxing at the headquarters of the CDC in Congo Town. Protesters, most of them clad in black and red, chanted slogans such as “We’re tired of lies,” “Boakai-Koung, where is the rescue?” and “Prices are up, jobs are down!”
Rep. Moses Acarous Gray of District #8, Montserrado County, speaking during the rally, accused the Unity Party-led government of “weaponizing silence” in the face of public hardship. “You can’t promise people heaven and deliver hell. The Boakai-Koung administration continues to tax the poor, neglect civil servants, and ignore the suffering masses,” Gray said.
Protesters held placards that read, “Boakai’s rescue is a rescal,” “No electricity, no jobs, no hope,” and “We demand accountability now!” The organizers said the demonstration is just the beginning of a series of actions intended to hold the government accountable.
Many Liberians have raised concerns over the rising cost of basic commodities, fuel scarcity, and limited job opportunities—issues that the Unity Party government had pledged to swiftly address under its so-called “ARREST” agenda (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism).
However, critics argue that the administration has fallen far short of its lofty goals, blaming internal mismanagement, lack of vision, and a disconnect from the grassroots.
“This protest is not just about politics—it’s about survival,” said Sarah Nyumah, a young mother who joined the march in Paynesville. “We wake up and can’t afford rice, we go to bed hungry. The only thing that’s increasing is the president’s motorcade and government payroll.”
As of press time, the Boakai-Koung administration had yet to officially respond to the protest or address the claims made by the opposition.
However, insiders at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) described the protest as a “distraction,” insisting that the government is focused on implementing its recovery agenda.
Still, the protesters say they have had enough. “We will not be silenced. We will not sit back while our people suffer,” declared Morlu. “This is just the beginning. If the government does not change course, the streets will remain our courtroom.”
The July 17 protest marked one of the largest organized actions against the current government since its inauguration in January 2025. With growing economic frustration among ordinary citizens, observers say the political temperature in Liberia is set to rise even higher in the coming months.
