By Kruah Thompson
The Government of Liberia has rejected criticism from Alexander B. Cummings, leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), calling his remarks an attempt to gain political attention ahead of the 2029 elections.
The response came Tuesday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing after journalists sought the government’s reaction to comments made by Cummings on Monday, July 13, 2026.
At the ANC headquarters in Sinkor, Cummings accused President Joseph N. Boakai and the Unity Party administration of corruption, poor governance, and failing to fulfill promises to the Liberian people.
Deputy Minister for Information Daniel O. Sando said the government would not be distracted by what it called politically motivated statements.
Sando said Cummings failed to acknowledge recent international recognition of the government’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and combat transnational crime. He cited a recent meeting between U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joe Zadrozny and Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, where the U.S. diplomat commended Liberia’s work in fighting drug trafficking and improving the justice sector.
“Did I ever mention his name? No. That means he is not worthy of our attention,” Sando said. “But since you asked, let me inform you that the American Chargé d’Affaires recently posted about the government’s progress.”
Quoting from a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy, Sando said the Chargé d’Affaires reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Liberia’s justice sector as it works to hold criminal networks accountable and protect communities from illicit trafficking and financial crimes.
He further noted that the U.S. government, through the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), continues to support the Ministry of Justice in combating trafficking in persons, reducing drug demand, and strengthening counternarcotics and law enforcement capacity.
According to Sando, the embassy also reaffirmed the value of its partnership with Liberia’s Ministry of Justice and expressed its commitment to continued collaboration to advance justice, security, and the rule of law.
Sando said the government remains focused on addressing national challenges rather than engaging in political exchanges.
He added that Cummings’ remarks were intended to attract attention ahead of the 2029 presidential election and said the Boakai administration remains committed to its governance agenda.
