Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has strongly denied social media rumors claiming she donated US$15,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) for the construction of its new headquarters in Kongo Town, Monrovia. The former President labeled the allegation as "false and misleading," adding that she has had no involvement whatsoever in the CDC’s plans or projects.
Madam Sirleaf, who served as Liberia’s first female president for two consecutive terms, said those circulating the story are intentionally spreading lies. “I’m glad you said allegedly. I am here on the farm. Been here for three days. Didn’t even know what’s going on in the city,” Sirleaf stated during a phone interview. “Those people who put this crap, this nonsense on social media, they must just love my name. They must just love me and can’t keep their mouth off me. And what they have just said is damn stupid.” She also dismissed the idea that any CDC officials approached her for support. “Never, never. No CDC person has reached me on no support.
They have no reason to call me for support. I’m busy with my things- my center, my farm. I’m out of their damn politics,” she said. Speaking on OK FM with host Julies Jet, Sirleaf reaffirmed that she has no political dealings with the CDC or any intentions of engaging in partisan activities. “None of CDC officials have ever met me on this kind of issue.
In fact, I am not into their politics,” she stated firmly. The Nobel Peace Laureate went further to criticize what she called Liberia’s divisive political culture, which she believes hampers national development and unity. “It’s so doggone sickening. People want to do good things for the country, to promote the good part of the country, to support the president in everything he does if it’s in the interest of the country. But every day, somebody comes up with some nonsense.
They’re so bored with laziness.” Sirleaf also took aim at those she says prey on political tensions for personal or partisan gain. “Political behavioral pattern of such has no place for unity and growth but leads the country into chaos and division.” She concluded by calling on Liberians to focus on reconciliation, hard work, and national development, instead of spreading falsehoods or engaging in destructive political games. “Just get to work,” she urged.
Author: Zac T. Sherman
