MONROVIA – Abraham Godsent Wheon, the media personality and political commentator, has issued a robust response to LBS Director Eugene Fahngon’s recent criticism, defending his commentary on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the current administration. Wheon’s remarks, published on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, come amid controversy surrounding Fahngon’s decision to ban him from state-run media platforms.
In his statement, Wheon addressed the reasons behind the tension, asserting that the criticism directed at him was politically motivated. “I understand the reasons behind this whole fight and the anger directed toward me,” Wheon said. “Your issue is not really about what I say about JNB because deep down, you know the things I say about him, and his governance styles are based on facts.”
Wheon emphasized that his commentary is rooted in principle rather than personal gain. “The difference between you and me is this: I am not in this for myself, my family, Former President George Weah, or the CDC, as many of you assume. I have consistently made painstaking decisions to resist every temptation to accept a government job,” he said.
He recounted his transition from sports commentary to political commentary in 2014, noting accusations from supporters of the Unity Party that he sought government positions. Wheon highlighted that post-war media outlets, including Truth FM, have historically produced several public officials, but he personally avoided such appointments. “Patrick Honah, then Deputy Director at LBS, even claimed on local radio that I was only doing so to take his job. He was wrong,” Wheon said.
During the CDC administration, Wheon revealed that he was offered a Deputy Director General role at LBS, a position he declined despite recommendations from key political figures. “Jallah accepted; I declined and chose to remain in the private sector, leaving Truth FM in 2021 and joining Freedom FM,” he stated. Wheon also recounted how Eugene Fahngon, then Deputy Minister of Information, joked about his choice, saying he was “the first Bassa man to leave a $4,000 job for a $500 job.”
Despite not accepting government positions, Wheon said he has been successful through his private endeavors. “Even without a government job, my modest salary and occasional support enabled me to build my dream house, earn three degrees, own and drive my low-level luxurious vehicles, and ensure my family is well,” he said.
Wheon criticized those who insult President Weah while simultaneously condemning his commentary on President Boakai. “The puzzling part of your behavior is glaring: you insult President Weah, a man I love and support wholeheartedly, and say all sorts of degrading things about him. Yet, I do not silence you or attack you. But when I speak the truth about JNB, you abuse me and sever relationships,” he said.
He further defended his dedication to speaking truthfully about governance issues, framing his work as a patriotic duty. “I am not in this for myself, my family, Weah, or the CDC. I am in this for Liberia. As long as this country exists, as long as I am alive, and as long as JNB remains in power, I will not stop speaking out,” Wheon declared.
Wheon concluded by addressing his critics directly, asserting that personal interests should not outweigh national interests. “Your unpatriotic desire to place personal interest above national interest will continue to be resisted. So help me God. We are getting there,” he said.
