Published: May 22, 2026
MONROVIA — The Citizens Action Movement has dismissed allegations by the Independent Civil Society Union of Liberia against Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti as “false, misleading and malicious,” arguing that recent criticism of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs undermines Liberia’s diplomatic progress under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
In a press release issued Thursday, the movement criticized an ICSUL publication titled “PERSONAL BRAND BATTLE SURFACES AT FOREIGN MINISTRY,” which accused Nyanti of allegedly using public resources to build her personal image through a communications contract with a Washington-based firm. CAM rejected the allegation, insisting that the ministry’s communications outreach reflects standard diplomatic practice rather than personal promotion. “CAM states categorically that the claim is false, misleading, and designed to distract the public from Liberia’s diplomatic gains,” the statement said.
According to the group, the reported US$35,000 monthly communications arrangement with a Washington, D.C.-based firm is part of broader efforts to strengthen international engagement, media monitoring and foreign policy messaging. The organization argued that sovereign governments routinely hire professional communications support to manage international outreach and public diplomacy. “Mischaracterizing institutional outreach as personal branding is dishonest and damaging to public trust,” CAM stated. The movement also stressed that contracts and expenditures within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are governed by Liberia’s public financial management and procurement laws, including oversight mechanisms established under the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission and audits conducted by the General Auditing Commission.
CAM called on critics and political actors to rely on verifiable records rather than “anonymous rumors and unverified allegations.” The statement further linked Liberia’s recent diplomatic successes to coordinated efforts by the Boakai administration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly highlighting Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. According to CAM, the achievement resulted from years of diplomatic engagement led by President Boakai and executed by the foreign ministry, Liberian diplomatic missions abroad and civil society partners. “Minister Nyanti has publicly and consistently credited this achievement to the collective effort of the Liberian state,” the release added.
The movement also rejected claims that political loyalty had overtaken competence in diplomatic appointments, saying ambassadorial and foreign service postings follow procedures established by the Civil Service Agency and require presidential approval. “Liberia needs experienced professionals and disciplined institutions, not speculation designed to sow division,” the organization stated.
CAM praised Nyanti’s leadership at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, describing her stewardship as professional and focused on advancing Liberia’s international standing. The group said Liberia has regained influence in multilateral forums, strengthened bilateral partnerships and positioned itself as a credible advocate for peace, democracy and development on the global stage. It added that Nyanti’s public engagements and international outreach are consistent with the foreign policy direction of President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which emphasizes governance reforms, economic recovery and institutional accountability.
CAM urged members of the media, civil society organizations and political stakeholders to ground public commentary in factual evidence rather than speculation. The movement concluded by reaffirming its support for officials it said are working to elevate Liberia’s image internationally and stressed that the country’s foreign policy should remain rooted in national interest, institutional integrity and collective responsibility.
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