By Leymah R. Gbowee
Since the disintegration of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) in Liberia, I have observed, with sadness, individuals who were formerly friends and allies constantly attacking each other and their candidates.
The former Vice President Joe Boakai’s supporters, including Henry Costa, constantly attack and jab at Mr. Alexander Cummings. Likewise, Mr. Cummings supporters, including Moriah Yeakula, repeatedly throw jabs and shades at Boakai’s supporters.
More disheartening is watching leaders shed their integrity. Additionally, we live in a place where many people believe anything from so-called popular voices as the absolute truth about other people’s characters.
Our nation, Liberia, is bleeding on every front—intellectually, economically, socially, and spiritually. Liberia desperately needs individuals that can combine all of their abilities, void of personal feelings, to work together to solve the problems.
Therefore, despite this apparent need, why do we thrive on division and resist inclusion?
To the supporters of the opposition politicians: Do you all think that either candidate stands a chance divided? If the insults and disrespect persist, there will be zero wins for either of your candidates.
It is time for supporters of the opposition candidates to get their acts together and STOP the war of words.
It is time for them to get their EGOS out of the way and allow common sense to reign.
The rift in this bleeding nation needs individuals committed to reconciliation and inclusiveness to take us to the next level.
Judging from opposition supporters’ behaviors, I am afraid that if their parties are successful in 2023, we will suffer from “DA OUR TIME” syndrome.
Given the current state of affairs, it seems like “EVERYBODY DAMN STUPID HERE!”
Happy 26!!
