Sinoe County Senator Crayton Oldma Duncan, has expressed frustration over the country current state of affairs, labeling the nation as being in a “total mess.”
Duncan’s statement was delivered during an engagement with citizens in Gardnersville, outside Monrovia, on Wednesday, August, 27, 2025, highlighted widespread corruption, economic challenges.
“The perceived influence of Western nations on Liberia’s development, claimed Duncan’s attention that the root causes of the country struggles are tied to both domestic corruption and external factors, adding: “the West is responsible for Liberia’s backwardness.”
”He attributed the corruption to Western nations, particularly the United States. “America is more corrupt,” he claimed, challenging the narrative that places blame solely on local governance.
He specifically criticized the government handling of national resources, noting that decisions regarding these resources should involve the input of indigenous people.
”The government does not have the right to give our resources out without the concern of the indigenous people,” he denounced. This call for accountability was underscored by his frustration with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, whom he accused of being overly cautious and submissive to American interests.
”I’m angry at the president because he is afraid of Americans as an old man,” Duncan said.
He also voiced his concerns about the private sector, calling for the need of a vibrant economy that empowers youth.
“The private sector needs to be vibrant to empower more youths.” He called for collective efforts to build a stronger nation.
Duncan urged Liberians to move beyond divisive politics and unite for the common good, suggesting a movement focused on optimizing the country’s resources. On the issue of lawmakers’ salaries, Duncan dismissed the notion that slashing salaries of civil servants would lead to an improvement in citizens’ lives. “If lawmakers cut their salaries, Liberians’ lives will not still improve,” he said, indicating that deeper systemic changes are necessary for genuine progress.
Duncan’s remarks ended with a call to action, urging citizens and leaders alike to prioritize the welfare of the nation over personal interests.