Liberia: Yeanue Warns Against Partisan Politics in Nimba, Says Jobs Should Not Depend On Party Loyalty

MONROVIA– Former Coalition for Democratic Change federal government authorities Cllr. Fort Doldeh Yeanue has actually required higher political tolerance and unity amongst Nimba County people, declaring that political association is progressively being utilized to figure out access to federal government tasks and other chances.
Talking to press reporters Saturday, Sept. 19, Yeanue stated political differences need to not ruin longstanding relationships amongst Nimbaians or avoid them from collaborating on problems impacting the county.
The previous federal government authorities, who explained himself as a boy of Nimba, stated his political distinctions with the late Sen. Prince Y. Johnson did not avoid them from working together when Nimba residents’ interests were included.

“But when it comes to politics, you were on a different side, and I was on a different side,” Yeanue stated, remembering that Johnson had actually referred Nimba residents to him for legal help regardless of their political distinctions.

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Yeanue stated his technique has actually been to construct relationships throughout celebration lines and determine chances for youths instead of restrict his engagements to members of his political camp.
“I love Nimba and this is why in my leadership I don’t think about party life. I try to go across, make friends, talk to people, look for potential in young people and promote their potential,” he stated.
Yeanue argued that Nimba’s unity need to go beyond subscription in the CDC, ruling Unity Party and other political motions.
He especially slammed what he referred to as pressure on youths to honestly support the ruling celebration before accessing to federal government work.

“How can we have unity when everybody in the country says, ‘ Before I give you a job, you have to join the Unity Party, and we see your work, then we will give you a job ‘?” Yeanue asked.
He declared that youths who have not openly supported the federal government are dealing with political pressure and harassment, stating such practices weaken democratic involvement.
“It is democracy,” he stated, arguing that Liberians ought to be totally free to hold opposing political views without being rejected chances due to the fact that of their associations.
Yeanue declined tips that his criticism of the judgment facility represents an effort to divide Nimba.
“On the contrary to them, I would say I think I’m one of those who are pushing for the best unity,” he stated.

For Yeanue, real unity implies appreciating political challengers and acknowledging their right to take part in public life.
“When Garrison is in CDC, they respect Garrison as a citizen. They respect Cooper Kruah as the chairman of MDR. They respect Musa Bility as the standard bearer of CMC. They respect Senator Koga as an opposition figure,” Yeanue stated.

“They respect the Vice President as the Vice President and member of the United Party. They respect everybody. We should stop fighting, getting rid of everybody because they say they not join one party.”

Yeanue likewise raised concerns about Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung’s political future within the Unity Party, arguing that Nimba needs to not put all of its political interests in one celebration.
“What is the guarantee that the Unity Party will carry Vice President Koung? What’s the guarantee? There’s no guarantee, so you cannot gamble our future,” he stated.
He preserved that Nimba people can come from various political celebrations while preserving a typical dedication to the county’s interests.
His remarks come as political stars continue placing themselves around Nimba, among Liberia’s most populated counties and a crucial constituency in nationwide elections.
Beyond Nimba politics, Yeanue slammed the federal government’s financial efficiency, stating political achievements and big nationwide budget plans indicate little if normal residents continue having a hard time to satisfy standard requirements.
“You can get a 10 billion budget. When the bread and butter issue is not addressed, you are done with nothing,” Yeanue stated.
He likewise slammed federal government tax policies, consisting of modifications to the Goods and Services Tax and Value Added Tax, arguing that greater taxes might deepen the monetary concern on having a hard time families.
Yeanue contrasted the present administration with that of previous President George Weah, indicating procedures embraced throughout the CDC federal government including press flexibility, income sharing and access to info. He argued that reforms he credited to the previous administration needs to be secured no matter which celebration manages federal government.