MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a surprising development, Madam Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana, President Boakai’s press secretary, has been excluded from the official traveling list for the upcoming US-Africa Business Summit. This decision, reportedly due to allegations of ineffective performance, has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation within Liberia’s political circles.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is set to lead the Liberian delegation to the annual summit, which is scheduled to take place in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, from May 6-9, 2024. The event aims to bring together key business and government leaders from Africa and the United States to discuss ways to enhance trade and economic partnerships.
According to an Executive Mansion press release issued today, the summit presents a crucial platform for Liberia to showcase its business potential and explore opportunities for increased investment in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and technology.
Howbeit, the exclusion of Madam Fofana from the official delegation list comes as a surprise to many, especially given her role as the president’s press secretary. Efforts to contact Madam Fofana for comment have been unsuccessful, as her mobile phone remains unanswered.
Officials traveling with President Boakai to the summit include:
– Honorable Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs
– Honorable Amin Modad, Minister of Commerce & Industry
– Honorable Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture
– Honorable Wilmot Paye, Minister of Mines and Energy
– Honorable Jerolimek Piah, Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism
– Honorable Jeff Blibo, National Investment Commission Chairman
– Honorable Richardson Ndorbor, Liberia Telecommunications Corporation Managing Director
– Honorable Antionette Wolo, Acting Chief of Protocol
– Honorable Sahr Johnny, Sr. Economic Advisor
The exclusion of Madam Fofana from this list raises questions about the reasons behind her omission and the potential implications for her role within the president’s administration. As the summit approaches, many will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.
