"Let the Government Tell Us the Real Source of These Machines"

People will always appreciate any assistance from the government, even if the government does not disclose the actual source and whether the benefits are intended for a few individuals or the entire country.

Over the weekend, Minister of State without Portfolio Mamaka Bility led the unveiling of the first batch of earthmoving equipment, trucks, and water tankers. Many citizens expressed concerns about the origin of these multimillion-dollar earthmoving machines and equipment.

Despite several press conferences held at the Executive Mansion and the Ministry of Information, none have provided clarity on the source of these items. Some citizens believe it is a bilateral agreement, while others see it as President Joseph Boakai fulfilling campaign promises of national connectivity.

Minister Mamaka Bility at the Freeport of Monrovia Unveiling the first batch of Earthmoving equipments

Speaking to journalists at the Freeport of Monrovia, Minister Bility did not disclose the source of the machines but rather emphasized the importance of maintenance, stating, "In the package, what we are looking at is to have a maintenance contract for one or two years. And all of these equipments will be going into a maintenance zone and the manufacturer will be training over 100 Liberians to operate these equipments." She said, Live on Camera.

Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba County and Rep Musa Bility of Nimba County District Seven

Two Lawmakers have pen down strong words about the Earth moving moving Equipments. Representative Musa Bility of Nimba County District #7 and Senator Prince Y Johnson of Nimba. The two Lawmakers are on different side, Bility is Calling on his fellow lawmakers to reject any deal leading to acquiring of earth moving machines but while Senator Prince encourages Liberians to embrace the yellow machines 

The Nimba County Representative Musa Bility on on a local Radio call on the legislature to reject the deal leading to the acquisition of the yellow machines if brought before that body.

Representative Bility also questioned the action of the Armed Forces of Liberia to have received the first batch of machines at its edifice.

But Senator Prince Johnson on the other hand is calling on Liberians to remain thankful for the news on the acquisition of 285 earth moving equipment.

On Saturday, 24 pieces of the 285 equipment were removed from the Freeport of Monrovia, paraded through the principal streets of Monrovia before being taken to the BTC Barracks.

The arrival of the machines renewed concerns among some lawmakers, with Rep. Musa Bility taking to Facebook to remind his colleagues of their duty to uphold the reasons for which they were elected. He stated, “We were elected to check the excesses of the Executive, and now is the moment to fulfill that duty. We must act to save our country and safeguard our democracy. We are faced with a request to approve a questionable loan for the purchase of machines. 

This deal is not in the best interest of our nation, and we must reject it. This is a pivotal moment for us to defend our Constitution and stand up for our country. Let’s seize this opportunity to do what is right for Liberia.”

But today, Minister Bility, on behalf of H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, revealed the first batch of these machines at the Freeport of Monrovia. 

Minister Bility was joined by Assistant Minister for International Organization at Foreign Ministry, Karishma Pelham-Raad, and other officials of Government. 

The new equipment from China will be stored at the EBK Barrack in Monrovia until the rest of the shipment arrives.