Abubakar Hashim/ Monrovia
As he revealed in an exclusive interview with this medium on August 17, 2024, at his residence in Monrovia, President Joseph Boakai wanted a lasting legacy for the Liberian people for two compelling reasons:
- His background and work ethic epitomise people-centred engagements and practices. He has worked in the public sector in high-profile positions for over 40 years, working with the people.
- His passion for his people is unparalleled, having seen the best and worst sides of life.
After the interview, he handed a copy of his biography, “From Foya to Capitol”, that chronicles his life history, fraught with severe challenges.
Boakai is an apotheosis of Mandela, Gandhi, who were devoted to the people they served.
After the interview that was published in our September 2024 edition, he further revealed, “ I want a lasting legacy for the people, by domesticating economic activities by empowering Liberians, thereby creating employment and improving the welfare of the people.
He has so far embarked on numerous reforms to justify his intention for a lasting legacy.
At 80, he has the experience. What he needs is the support of the people for the lasting legacy he intends to bequeath to the first African republic, whose people are men and women of high intellectual prowess.
*Abubakar Hashim is TheNEWS’ Africa Bureau Chief. He is currently in Liberia to cover the upcoming 178 independence anniversary