Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has delivered a strong and reassuring message of peace negated of war sentiment.
Koung declared unequivocally that Liberia and the Republic of Guinea will not go to war, while simultaneously unveiling a transformative economic vision to empower Liberian-owned businesses.
He spoke on LBC radio on Monday, April 27, 2026, with confidence and clarity.
VP Koung emphasized the deep-rooted historical ties between Liberia and Guinea.
He recalled how the two neighboring countries share not only borders, but also culture, tradition and a longstanding legacy of peaceful coexistence.
“Liberia and Guinea will not go to war. we have a long history of peace. We share almost the same culture and our people are connected in many ways.”
Koung dismissed speculation and rumors circulating in some quarters suggesting the possibility of conflict between the two nations.
He described such claims as “misguided and detached from reality.”
“Those sitting in little corners suggesting that Liberia and Guinea will go to war are making a serious mistake. Our focus remains on peace, cooperation, and regional stability.”
Koung’s remarks come at a time when regional collaboration and unity are increasingly critical to economic growth and security across West Africa.
His statement reinforces Liberia’s commitment to maintain peaceful diplomatic relations and strengthen ties with its neighbors.
Beyond the reassurance of peace, VP Koung highlighted a major economic initiative under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
The Boakai administration, Koung said, “is actively considering the establishment of a multi-million-dollar financing facility designed to empower Liberian entrepreneurs and stimulate private sector growth.”
The proposed initiative will involve the placement of government-backed capital into commercial banks, specifically earmarked for Liberian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The goal is to address one of the most persistent challenges facing local businesses limited access to affordable credit.
“The President is giving serious consideration to capitalizing a dedicated financing facility for Liberian-owned businesses. This is not speculation, but a clear policy direction backed by strong political will.”
He further revealed that the initiative carries the personal endorsement of Pres. Boakai, signaling the administration’s commitment to fulfil its campaign promise of “Liberianizing” key sectors of the economy.
Koung said, the facility will operate under “strict guidelines” to ensure that only genuine Liberian-owned businesses benefit.
By channeling funds through local banks, the government aims to create a sustainable financing ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic resilience.
“Within the next 30 days, we will begin a national conversation on this initiative, and decisive actions will follow.” Koung expressed optimism about the impact of the program.
Economic observers believe that if successfully implemented, the think about financing facility could mark a turning point for the private sector.
It would represent one of the most targeted efforts in recent years to inject liquidity into businesses and reduce dependence on foreign-controlled enterprises.