Leymah Gbowee Describes ‘President Weah’s claims about Monrovia being like Miami’ as a ‘BOLD-face LIE’
Social Media is flooded with claims made by President Weah that Liberia’s capital is like ‘Miami’- a coastal metropolis and the seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida.
President George Weah Addressing a group of Liberians after his address at the United Nations General Assembly recently said, “today if you go to Monrovia, it’s like Miami.”
The statement by the Liberian leader has further deepened the debate that politicians are ‘liars,’ and should not be called ‘honorable.’
Key among those who have this belief is Liberian Peace Activist Leymah Gbowee. According to her, politicians often tell lies to make themselves look good, making key reference to President Weah’s recent statement while in the United State.
“Some will tell BOLD-face LIES to make themselves look good or to save face in moments of embarrassment. For example, our President’s claims about Monrovia being like Miami, Florid.” She wrote on her official Facebook page.
Dishonorable “Honorables”
By: Leymah R. Gbowee
I often wonder how we got to calling Politicians “Honorable.”
The term honorable suggests that the individual will do what is right and walk in integrity—consistently making the right decisions even if it doesn’t benefit them personally.
Sadly, I have seen many “Honorables” do the most detestable things throughout my adult life. Many will steal to benefit themselves and their associates at the detriment of those they claim to represent; case in point, our sanctioned officials, and more.
Some will tell BOLD-face LIES to make themselves look good or to save face in moments of embarrassment. For example, our President’s claims about Monrovia being like Miami, Florida. In many other instances, some will use their positions for their sexual pleasures, targeting underaged girls experiencing economic hardships; recently, some Liberian officials were arrested in South Korea for allegedly raping underage girls.
What then can we or should we do about our dishonorable “Honorables”?
I believe we can start with the following:
1. Stop calling them “honorable”—titles should match characters.
2. Name and shame those guilty of dishonorable acts.
3. Vote people of integrity—men and women of impeccable character.
The future generation is watching us; children learn most from our examples. We should not continue on the same course of dishonor.
Change is a MUST!
