Monrovia, March 31 -- Amid the dire economic struggles facing Liberians, the recent purchase of two luxury vehicles by President Joseph Boakai has ignited a fierce debate across the nation. The 2025 Lexus LX 700HR Super Ultra Luxury SUVs, valued at nearly US$300,000, have become a symbol of perceived hypocrisy, causing a public outcry as critics question the President's commitment to the people he vowed to serve.

By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com; and Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonliine,com

The controversy unfolded last week when images of the luxury vehicles in the President's motorcade surfaced, sparking backlash. The purchase directly contradicts Boakai's earlier pledges to avoid extravagant s...