MONROVIA – Concerns over alleged tribal marginalization in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration are emerging from Lofa County, with members of the Lorma and Kpelleh communities expressing disappointment over what they describe as unequal representation in government appointments.
The group accused the Boakai administration of failing to adequately accommodate other ethnic communities from Lofa County in key ministerial positions and other influential government offices, raising questions about inclusion and fairness within an administration led by a son of the county.
According to the group, despite Lofa County’s political support for the ruling Unity Party, members of the Lorma and Kpelleh communities believe they have not received what they consider fair representation in the distribution of government positions.
They also expressed frustration with some Lofa officials whom they accused of failing to speak up for their concerns or meaningfully address their complaints. Previous attempts to engage government officials, they alleged, have produced little or no results.
The controversy has reportedly been compounded by internal political divisions within Lofa County, particularly following the Unity Party’s internal elections, which the group believes have further weakened political unity and reduced their influence in government.
The concerns raise broader questions about whether government appointments under the Boakai administration are sufficiently inclusive of Liberia’s ethnic communities and whether political loyalty, regional influence or other considerations are shaping access to public positions.
The latest complaints are significant because they suggest that the debate over ethnic representation is no longer limited to concerns raised by people outside Lofa County. A March 2026 report also documented complaints among sections of the Lorma community about their representation in the Boakai administration.
The emergence of concerns involving both Lorma and Kpelleh communities adds another dimension to the debate: whether some ethnic communities within the President’s own county feel excluded from government opportunities.
