Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai eulogizes Veteran Liberian Journalist, Philip N. Wesseh
September 15, 2022
I have learned of the death of one of LIBERIA’S finest journalists, Philip N. Wesseh, a role model in the fourth estate for many young professionals, a man who upheld professional standards and live up to the cannons of journalism throughout his career as a media practitioner.
Philip, affectionately known as GINA, always sought the truth and reported it observing responsibility, Independence, sincerity, truthfulness, and accuracy.
The Liberian media landscape has been hit very hard by the death of GINA, and the gap in professionalism it has left us, at a time when the nation needs him most.
Hearing of your demise devastated me, Phillip, and this is one of those occassions that I have stopped doing whatever I had to do to think about you my friend and brother whose warm companionship will forever be remembered and cherished.
I take this time to express my heartfelt condolences to the family, the Press Union of Liberia, and all those in the Media profession that were influenced by Philip one way or the other.
The Inquirer Newspaper has suffered a major blow, but I come to tell you the staff of the Inquirer that I have confidence in their carrying on the legacy of PNW.
Despite their bereavement, I know they will keep up the good work of this renowned journalist, letting his dreams and legacy go forth through the continuous publication of well-written and balanced stories.
Indeed, Liberia has lost a media Guru and a giant in the profession.
May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace!
