Information Deputy Minister Daniel Sando, is ‘under fire’ for reportedly blasting at Sinoe County Senator Clayton Duncan.
For that, Mr. Sando is facing mounting criticisms after he launched a blistering verbal assault Sen. Duncan.
Sando’s attack on Duncan was contained in his statement at the Ministry of Information weekend press briefing in Monrovia.
Rather than limiting his remarks to defending President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s policies, Sando branded Sen. Duncan as “spineless and a party hopper,” sparking outrage over what many see as the abuse of an official communication platform for personal attacks.
The clash stems from Sen. Duncan’s claims that Pres. Boakai’s advanced age has rendered him incapable of governing effectively.
But instead of countering with evidence of policy achievements, Sando accused Duncan of political ‘inconsistency and failure to leverage Sinoe’s natural wealth for development.’
Sando highlighted ongoing government initiatives, including road rehabilitation in the southwest, efforts to restore Liberia’s image abroad, and programs aimed at attracting investment and creating jobs arguing that Boakai’s age equips him with wisdom and stability rather than weakness.
Yet, his combative tone has raised questions about professionalism in government’s communications.
Critics say his remarks undermine the very purpose of the Ministry of Information, which is to inform the public and build trust in state institutions.
“This is a dangerous precedent,” a political analyst warned, “The Ministry of Information should not be reduced to a pulpit for insults.
When officials normalize this behavior, it corrodes public confidence and risks dragging the presidency into the gutter of political mudslinging.”
Civil society voices are now urging Pres. Boakai to rein in his appointees and ensure that government spokespersons uphold the administration professed values of accountability, transparency and respect for dissenting views.
The episode highlights both the deepening rifts between the executive and opposition lawmakers, and the broader struggle to maintain civility in Liberia’s fragile democratic space.
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