Liberia: Disappointed Prince Johnson Begins Plot against Unity Party Signaling An Early Fallout with the Regime
MONROVIA, March 19 -- Amid the fervor of the 2023 election campaign, Joseph Boakai's decision to align with Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson stirred apprehension. Many feared that Sen. Johnson might wield excessive influence over the presidency, particularly with his 'godson,' Jeremiah Koung, selected as Boakai's Vice Presidential candidate.
By Lennart Dodoo, and Selma Lomax
This alignment even led to the great divide between Boakai and his long-time ally, Benoni Urey, who was vehemently opposed to Mr. Alexander Cummings of the ANC's presidency in support of Boakai's presidency.
For Boakai, teaming up with the former rebel general turned politician and pastor was a top necessity for winning the presidential elections, as Sen. Joh...
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