Monrovia, Liberia — Former Army Captain Jerry Kollie has voiced strong opinions regarding the current political climate in Liberia, particularly focusing on Representative Samuel Kogar’s aspirations to succeed the late General Prince Johnson.
Kollie highlighted Kogar’s history. Kogar is one of the leaders of the rebel and renegade lawmakers opposing Speaker Koffa. Captain Kollie said the Nimba Representative was a commanding general of the former rebel INPFL, the group previously headed by the late Nimba County Senator, Prince Y. Johnson.
In an exclusive interview on a local radio station, Captain Kollie expressed frustration and skepticism about the potential ramifications if the Supreme Court were to reverse its earlier ruling, which favored Speaker Koffa and his supporters.
The high court is expected to rule on the case involving Speaker Koffa and Richard Koon. He criticized reports suggesting that members of the majority bloc are allegedly spending money to influence the court’s decision against Koffa. “If the Supreme Court overturns its earlier ruling ultra vires, we could face significant unrest,” Captain Kollie said. “I firmly believe there is no way the high court will change its original ruling,” he continued.
Kollie also alleged that elements within the government of former Vice President Joseph Boakai are actively working to undermine his leadership. “There are people in the Boakai government plotting behind the scenes, hoping for his failure so they can seize power,” he claimed. He criticized the Boakai administration for its alleged ineffectiveness, urging citizens to demand accountability. “People need to press Boakai to either step up or step aside. His government is not serving Liberia well, and the situation is only getting worse.”
He further questioned Liberia’s future, expressing concern for the plight of its citizens. “We need to ask ourselves where we go from here. Which country should Liberians even consider going to for a better life?” Kollie concluded, emphasizing the urgent need for change to safeguard Liberia’s future.
