Monrovia, June 19 -- President Joseph Boakai has defended his use of private jets, describing it as a necessity rather than a misuse of public funds. The President made the statement during an interview with BBC Newsday's Victoria Uwonkunda, amid growing public scrutiny over his frequent use of chartered flights for both domestic and international travel.

By J.H. Webster Clayeh websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com

"I do not ride private jets just because I want to ride them, but there are occasions when it becomes necessary," President Boakai said. "I can assure you that we are not here to misuse resources for any purpose."

The President's comments come in response to widespread criticism, particularly from citizens and critics who...