By Laurina B Lormia
The Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released its assessment of the President Joseph Boakai led government performance, revealing that only 4% of its campaign promises have been fully met.
The report is part of the President Meter Project, a democratic monitoring tool launched in 2018 to track the government’s commitments made during the 2023 election campaign and post-election period.
Addressing the press on Wednesday, February 12, at the office in ELWA, Executive Director, Eddie D. Jarwolo, underscores a troubling gap between promises and deliveries made by the Boakai led government.
According to him, out of 126 tracked commitments, just five have been fully implemented. Meanwhile, 80 promises representing 63.5% are still in progress, and nearly 17.5% are yet to be initiated. Additionally, 15% of commitments remain “not rated” due to limited access to relevant government data, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
“This report is not intended to criticize but to provide an objective assessment of the government’s performance based on its own promises,” Jarwolo clarified. He stressed that while some progress has been made, the overall pace of implementation remains alarmingly slow.
Jarwolo noted that despite Liberia’s record of holding four successive democratic elections, citizen participation in governance remains low. “This is compounded by limited political accountability between elections, which leaves citizens with few opportunities to hold elected officials accountable,” he emphasized.
The President Meter Project, launched during former President George Weah’s tenure, aims to bridge this accountability gap. By independently assessing government’s performance, it equips citizens with accurate information, empowering them to demand results from their leaders.
President Boakai’s Unity Party ran on the ambitious “RESCUE LIBERIA” platform, pledging inclusive development, equal opportunity, and good governance under the ARREST agenda. However, Naymote’s findings suggest that these goals are far from being realized, with critical reforms in education, anti-corruption efforts, and transparency facing significant delays. Edited
“While the government’s focus on youth empowerment, infrastructure, agriculture, and governance is commendable, the delays in implementing reforms pose major obstacles to sustainable growth,” Jarwolo warned.
He called on Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) to prioritize information sharing and strengthen accountability mechanisms. Without decisive action, he cautioned, Liberia risks undermining the framework needed to support job creation, economic resilience, and improved public service delivery.
As President Boakai’s administration enters its second year, Naymote’s report serves as both a wake-up call and a roadmap. Jarwolo urged the government to address transparency gaps, accelerate reforms, and deliver measurable outcomes to rebuild public trust.
“If a government is politically accountable, the quality of democracy improves, and citizens benefit from their participation in democratic processes,” he concluded.
The President Meter Project, under Naymote’s Democracy Advancement Program (DAP), continues to play a crucial role in strengthening Liberia’s democratic culture, fostering civic engagement, and holding leaders accountable for the promises they make.
