SEAL Commends Boakai Administration On MCC 2nd Compact

 By Jamesetta D Williams

MONROVIA- The South-Eastern Alliance of Liberia (SEAL) has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the Minister of Finance and Development Planning for their continued efforts toward securing Liberia’s eligibility for a second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, describing the achievement as a major milestone in restoring international confidence in the country’s governance.

In a press statement issued on Friday in Monrovia, SEAL said Liberia’s progress toward the MCC Second Compact reflects a strengthening strategic partnership between Liberia and the United States, while signaling renewed global trust in the Boakai–Koung administration’s commitment to democratic governance, economic reform, and institutional credibility.

According to the Alliance, Liberia’s past challenges with corruption, fiscal indiscipline, weak oversight, and poor governance had previously undermined the country’s global standing and its ability to effectively manage international development assistance. SEAL noted that the current progress represents a clear departure from those historical setbacks.

“The progress seen today demonstrates a renewed national effort to rebuild confidence at home and abroad,” the statement said, adding that recent reforms have begun to reverse years of governance shortcomings.

SEAL applauded the administration’s gradual but steady efforts in strengthening governance systems, combating corruption, and prioritizing reforms aimed at improving the welfare of the Liberian people. The Alliance described these actions as a shift from past practices and a signal of a new culture of accountability and responsible leadership.

However, SEAL strongly cautioned that all funds under the MCC Second Compact must be used strictly for their intended developmental purposes. The Alliance warned against mismanagement, diversion, or politicization of the funds, urging the government to avoid what it described as Liberia’s historical “mess theory” — a pattern of inefficiency and misappropriation that has hindered national development.

SEAL further expressed gratitude to the Government of the United States for the recently approved US$125 million development agreement, describing it as evidence of growing trust and cooperation between the two nations. The Alliance emphasized the need for transparency, strong oversight mechanisms, and strict accountability to assure development partners that international funds are managed with integrity.

In addition to issues surrounding international assistance, SEAL called on the Government of Liberia to urgently review the recent FrontPage Africa performance grading of heads of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The Alliance said several of the grades raise serious concerns about leadership effectiveness, institutional discipline, and the management of public assets.

SEAL stressed that SOEs play a critical role in national revenue generation, employment, and service delivery, and urged President Boakai to demand accountability and implement corrective measures where necessary to align these institutions with national development goals.

The Alliance also expressed concern over reports of poor performance by certain ministers and directors within the current administration. SEAL called for a comprehensive performance audit to investigate allegations of inefficiency, weak administrative judgment, and policy execution failures.

“A government committed to rescuing its people must demonstrate that commitment through responsible stewardship of public institutions and resources,” the statement said. SEAL reaffirmed its readiness to support all efforts aimed at promoting accountability, strengthening national institutions, and improving the lives of Liberians.

The statement was signed by Mr. Augustine Nagbe, Secretary General of the South-Eastern Alliance of Liberia, and approved by K. Edward Norman Jr., Vice Chair for Communications and Media Relations.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.