MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Queen Johnson, a prominent figure within the Unity Party, has accused President Joseph Boakai of fostering widespread corruption within his administration, specifically targeting the ministers and managing directors he has appointed. Johnson, known as the “Female General,” voiced her criticisms on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at a spur-of-the-moment press interaction held at the Unity Party’s headquarters in Monrovia.
In a pointed remark, Johnson expressed frustration with the party’s handling of loyal supporters, particularly the lack of job opportunities for grassroots Unity Party members who played a vital role in the party’s victory. “For a year, Boakai has been in power, yet the people who helped him get there are still without jobs,” Johnson lamented, adding that party loyalists have been left behind while outsiders are gaining favor. She further claimed that members of the administration who were appointed with the help of Unity Party supporters are dismissing requests to employ those loyal to the party.
Johnson’s accusations didn’t stop at employment concerns. She strongly alleged that the government’s appointments were marked by corruption and poor management. “All the ministers and managing directors appointed by Boakai are corrupt,” she declared, insisting that there was systemic wrongdoing across all ministries. Johnson was also critical of the government’s reluctance to listen to grassroots calls for support, alleging that Unity Party leaders have been ignored by those in power.
Frustrated by what she perceives as a failure of leadership, Johnson pledged to take further action. “I’m prepared to lead protests to demand better treatment for our partisans,” she announced, hinting at potential unrest within the party. She also pointed fingers at Unity Party Chairman Rev. Luther Tarpeh and other top leaders, accusing them of weak leadership and failing to defend the interests of the party’s loyal members. “If I were given leadership of the party for just one month, I would set things straight,” she asserted.
Her public outbursts have drawn significant attention from political commentators, with many seeing Johnson’s words as a reflection of mounting dissatisfaction among Unity Party supporters. The frustration voiced by Johnson reflects a larger concern that loyal party members are being sidelined as the Boakai administration appears to cater to outsiders. This sense of betrayal has triggered discussions on social media, where supporters are expressing their growing discontent with the lack of representation in the government.
Despite the serious nature of Johnson’s allegations, President Boakai and the Unity Party have not issued any formal response to her claims of corruption or internal party unrest.
