By Godgift Harris
Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan has launched a scornful attack on the controversial Hummingbird Agreement, branding it as “a betrayal of the Liberian people.”
Duncan warned that his county will take legal action against the government, if the deal is ratified by the Legislature.
He made the disclose on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the induction ceremony of Legislative Reporters.
The ceremony was held at the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) headquarters on 9th Street, Sinkor.
Sen. Duncan accused the Boakai administration of mortgaging Liberia’s future under the pretext of development.
“Liberia can only improve through collective effort, and unity not by waiting on external forces to build our nation,” Duncan said.
He said Liberia continues to suffer from economic stagnation despite its abundant natural resources.
Duncan added: “Foreign-owned companies, and corrupt officials, have long exploited the country wealth, while citizens remain impoverished.”
He cited reports that Sinoe County alone holds an estimated US$8 billion in gold deposits, questioning why such resources have not translated into tangible benefits for the country.
“Our leaders have enriched themselves, while the people remain in poverty.”
Duncan criticized “government’s chronic mismanagement, and lack of transparency,” particularly in handling major investment deals.
He claimed that the Hummingbird Agreement was “deeply flawed, one-sided, and shrouded in secrecy,” noting that it offers no clear benefits for Liberians.
The Hummingbird Agreement, currently before the Legislature, has emerged as one of Liberia’s most divisive, and controversial investment proposals.
Civil society organizations, opposition figures, and transparency advocates have raised alarms over its vague provisions, questionable benefit-sharing structure, and potential environmental consequences.