By Bill W. Cooper
One of Liberia’s fearless prelates, William Vambram, has called on President and Vice President-elect to prioritize combating corruption in order to alleviate poverty in Liberia.
The Calvary Baptist Church Assistant Pastor urged the incoming administration to take decisive measures, emphasizing that addressing these pressing issues is vital for the social and economic development of Liberia and the well-being of its citizens.
Joseph Boakai and Jeremiah Koung are expected to be inaugurated as Liberia’s 26th President and Vice President respectively, following their elections victory against incumbent President and Vice president, George Weah and Jewel Howard Taylor.
Boakai and Koung, contesting on the UP ticket, won President Weah and VP Taylor of the CDC by a slight margin during a runoff election on November 14, 2023, after they both failed to obtain 50 percent plus one vote of the total votes cast during the first round on October 10.
Since his election, President-elect Boakai has been very firm, ensuring that his administration’s first priority would be to tackle corruption first-hand, beginning with auditing of the outgoing administration of President George Weah.
Boakai has also promised to explore Liberia’s economy through the provision of job creation, providing better health care delivery and quality education for all Liberians across the Country.
During his Calvary broadcast sermon Sunday night, on ELWA Radio, the preacher man maintained, “2024 is our year of transition and it is incumbent upon our incoming government to ensure that this country becomes great again.”
“Liberians, no more free food, and it is time that we work to conquer the land. To our incoming President, we say no more business as usual. You should work and end corruption, which has been the main contributing factor to Liberia’s backwardness.
No more plenty talking or shifting blame, instead, it is time to work and end poverty in the land. 2024 is time to cultivate the land of Liberia to feed Liberians and that can only be done through agriculture. Ensure that we eat what we grow, Mr. President,” he noted.
Vambram, expressing his concerns over the rampant corruption that has plagued the country over the years, further called on President-elect Joseph Boakai to adopt policies and enhance transparency to effectively tackle corruption.
The Calvary Baptist Church Pastor believes that the new administration will regain public trust, attract foreign investments, and create a conducive environment for economic growth and job creation for all Liberians.
According to him, the need for the Boakai-Koung administration to prioritize the country’s agriculture sector, which, he stressed, is the surest way to end poverty in Liberia.
He also rallied Boakai to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including civil society organizations and international partners, to develop comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
Vambram then emphasized the need to invest heavily in the agricultural sector, promoting rural development and enhancing food security, thereby reducing dependency on imports and creating employment opportunities in rural areas.
Concluding his Sermon, Vambram urged the incoming administration to demonstrate strong leadership and a firm commitment to its electoral promise of fighting corruption and reducing poverty.
He reminded the President and Vice president-elect of the immense responsibility they hold in shaping Liberia’s future, adding that working diligently would not only benefit Liberians but also restore international confidence in Liberia.
Meanwhile, Vambram then called on Liberians not to retrospect on the past administrations of Tubman, Doe, Taylor, and Ellen, but to speak positively, ensuring that they all contribute to the growth and development of Liberia.
