MONROVIA – Kanio Bai Gbala, lawyer, politician, and founder of the Liberia Political Centrism Movement (LPCM), has reaffirmed his commitment to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration following a meeting with the Liberian leader on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his farm in Bomi County.
Gbala described the encounter as a privilege, noting that it allowed him to restate his centrist philosophy that the success of the government is directly tied to the success of the Liberian people.
“We were privileged to meet the Father of the Nation yesterday on his farm in Bomi; we used the opportunity to reiterate our #centrist philosophy: that the government must succeed in order for Liberians to succeed. We also recommitted ourselves to supporting his AREST agenda,” Gbala wrote after the meeting.
In a separate post, Gbala added, “My desire is that the government succeeds beyond its wildest dreams so that poor people are better off.”
His remarks come amid ongoing national discussions on Liberia’s infrastructure developments, including the multi-user rail policy, a key initiative championed by President Boakai. The LPCM has commended the President’s leadership on the issue, emphasizing that, if well implemented, the policy will not only attract international investment but also support Liberia’s broader development agenda.
“This agreement stands as a testament to the growing confidence of U.S. investors in Liberia’s economic potential and democratic stability,” Gbala noted. “It represents a vital step in Liberia’s transition from a dependency on aid to a future firmly grounded in trade, innovation, and self-driven growth.”
However, Gbala cautioned that the landmark agreement must be executed with a strong focus on ensuring benefits reach the Liberian people. He stressed the importance of robust local content provisions, skills transfer, and creating pathways for Liberians to rise into managerial and executive leadership roles.
“This partnership is not just about rails and resources; it is about building mutual prosperity,” Gbala said. “True collaboration between Liberia and the United States must prioritize the empowerment of Liberians, ensuring that our businesses grow, our people acquire world-class skills, and our sons and daughters rise to leadership in these ventures. When local capacity is built, both our nations win.”
Gbala’s recent statements have drawn attention because of his political background. He is a member of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and served as deputy campaign spokesperson during the tense 2023 presidential election, in which the CDC lost to Boakai’s Unity Party. His current posture reflects a shift toward cooperation, which he says is grounded in LPCM’s philosophy of bridging divides and advancing pragmatic governance.
The LPCM’s objectives include promoting national cohesion across tribes, parties, religions, and regions; supporting evidence-based policymaking; inspiring civic renewal among young people, professionals, women, and rural citizens; and fostering accountable leadership that prioritizes service to citizens over self-interest.
Gbala’s recent engagements signal a willingness to set aside political rivalry in favor of policies that, in his words, “empower Liberians to succeed when their government succeeds.”
