After meeting with a high-level ECOWAS’ delegation at his private office in Monrovia on Tuesday, Maech 25, 2025, former President George Weah, has accused President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of “undermining the country’s peace, rule of law and security.”
The ECOWAS meeting with Weah center on the “critical state of governance and security in the country.”
The talks particularly centered on upholding the rule of law, a fundamental pillar for Liberia’s progress amid rising tensions within the House of Representatives.
Though the office of the President is yet to respond Mr. Weah’s statement, he also criticized the conduct of the Boakai administration and its support for the “lawless actions of some the lawmakers,” which he says is “detrimental to Liberia’s democratic process.”
“My decision to concede defeat before the announcement of the final results and promptly congratulate Pres. Boakai after the elections was to safeguard our nation’s peace and stability by reducing postelection tensions, he said.
Mr. Weah noted that the vices of the UP administration, some of which are outright violations of the Constitution pose a grave threat to the peace and security of the country.
In response, ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability and pledged its continued support for Liberia’s democratic institutions.
The ECOWAS delegation was led by Ibrahim Gambari, former Nigerian Foreign Minister, who also formerly served as United Nations Under-Secretary General.
A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Commission met with the Speaker of the Liberian Legislature, Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 25, to discuss recent developments at the Capitol Building, particularly regarding the recent impasse resulting to a leadership transition.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Speaker and members of the House to present a comprehensive file containing key exhibits related to the procedural steps taken in the removal of former Speaker, Grand Kru County Electoral District #2
Representative Jonathan Fonati Koffa, a law by profession. The file also detailed the dissolution and reconstitution of House committees, among other legislative actions.
Leading the ECOWAS delegation, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, clarified that the team was not in Liberia as a mediation body as had been previously reported.
He stated that Liberia’s problems can only be solved by Liberians, emphasizing that external parties cannot impose solutions without the commitment of domestic stakeholders.
The delegation included other notable figures such as Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security; Mr. Ebenezer Asiedu, Head of Democracy and Good Governance at the ECOWAS Commission.
Speaker Koon reaffirmed his leadership’s commitment to transparency, accountability and collaboration with all members of the Legislature in the best interest of the Liberian people.
He emphasized that resolving the recent legislative impasse is essential for stability and effective governance. He also expressed appreciation for ECOWAS’ role in fostering peaceful and constructive dialogue, underscoring that unity among lawmakers is paramount for smooth legislative proceedings.
The House of Representatives remains dedicated to upholding diplomatic protocols and maintaining strong engagement with regional and international partners, including the ECOWAS Commission in pursuit of good governance.