Boakai Took Over A ‘Dismantled Economy’
Rep. Gleekie
By Domingo Dargbeh
In what seems to be fiery exchange between Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, and Nimba County #6 Representative, Dorwohn Gleekie, both of men have presented wandering narratives about the state of the nation’s economy.
These discussions took into consideration the six years rule of Mr. George Weah.
Sen. Konneh, once the nation’s finance minister, has raised alarms about the current economic under Pres. Boakai, suggesting that the nation is regressing (going behind).
His assertions paint a picture of 2023, where, according to him, the economic indicators were worst than those seen during the administration of a football legend George Weah.
But in respond to Konneh’s claims, Gleekie said, the Boakai administration inherited a “dismantled economy” from his predecessor, Weah.
He argues that the current government is making strides toward recovery and progress, claiming that the country’s international reputation has been restored, especially with the support of regional bodies, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Mano River Union (MRU) and others backed by the United Nations or other developed countries.
Rep. Gleekie, a die-hard supporter of the opposition, Movement for Development and Reconstruction (MDR), praised the government for its fight against corruption.
He cited the improvements in governance, which he claimed, past officials may have used then to resign under pressure from sanctions under the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC)-led government.
Gleekie’s emphasis on the regular payment of civil servants as a critical issue that resonates with many, while he outrightly points to the “timely salaries being essential for stability.”
His claims about the government’s first budget of US$880 million, and the discrepancies surrounding it only adds to the skepticism surrounding the administration’s financial management.