A shocking political scandal has erupted in Liberia after allegations surfaced that President Joseph Boakai’s Unity Party offered a staggering $10 million USD to secure the resignation of House Speaker Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. The explosive revelation has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the Boakai administration of attempting to undermine democracy through bribery and intimidation.
According to sources, high-ranking officials of the Unity Party met with Speaker Koffa at Boakai’s Rehab residence, where they allegedly tabled the multimillion-dollar offer in exchange for his resignation. However, in a defiant response, Koffa rejected the bribe, insisting that he would only step down if the Boakai administration respects the court’s ruling and recalls the lawmakers who have been operating outside constitutional mandates.
“I will resign for free if the legislative gangsters that Joe Boakai is supporting return under constitutional authority,” Koffa declared, drawing a sharp line against what he describes as government-sponsored lawlessness.
This scandal comes amid growing accusations that the Boakai-Koung administration has weaponized bribery to manipulate key institutions. Critics point to the Central Bank of Liberia, where reports allege that officials were bribed after violating financial laws. Now, with this latest $10 million offer, many fear the government is escalating its tactics to silence opposition and hijack democracy.
Even more alarming are claims that the Boakai administration plans to plunder over $350 million USD from the 2025 National Budget, which was illegally passed under controversial circumstances. If Richard N. Koon remains Speaker, watchdogs warn that the regime could loot Liberia’s treasury unchecked, deepening economic instability and risking violent unrest.
“This regime will lead Liberia to war,” warned a political analyst. “They came to steal, kill, and destroy this country.”
As tensions escalate, civil society groups and opposition leaders are calling on all Liberians to stand with Speaker Koffa and demand that the Boakai-Koung administration comply with the court’s rulings. Many believe that Boakai himself is fueling the legislative chaos, turning Liberia’s democracy into a battleground of gangster politics.
“This is no longer about politics, it’s about survival,” said a Monrovia-based activist. “If we don’t act now, Liberia will be robbed blind, and the consequences will be catastrophic.”
With public anger mounting, pressure is building on the Boakai administration to halt its alleged corruption and adhere to the rule of law. Meanwhile, Speaker Koffa’s refusal to be bought has positioned him as a symbol of resistance against what many see as a lawless regime.
Liberians are now watching closely, will justice prevail, or will the government’s reported schemes push the nation toward crisis?
