Published: August 14, 2026
Congo Town – The Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia, EFFL, has accused the Unity Party-led government of shutting out alliance partners who helped bring it to power in 2023, warning that the lack of consultation is fueling public distrust and internal tension.
Speaking Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Congo Town, EFFL Political Leader Emmanuel Gonquoi said there is currently “no official platform” for leaders of the Unity Party Alliance to discuss governance, security and the economy with the President.
“During the campaign, we had official platforms and channels for communicating strategies and engaging and finding solutions. Immediately after the elections, all official platforms vanished,” Gonquoi said, asserting that the act is creating room for public expression from political partners
“Today, people like Senator Amara Konneh are finding room to express themselves because all official doors are closed.” he mentioned.
He argued that sidelined allies are now being replaced by what he calls “new friends” inside government. “Old friends are becoming enemies because they have ill treated us who brought them to power. Those who fought in the trenches for many years to bring the government to power are now being treated as aliens in the very government they helped lead,” he added.
Gonquoi specifically criticized attacks on Senator Konneh by government surrogates, calling them “unwarranted.” According to him, the country is in a crisis over drugs and governance and needs open engagement, not silence.
“We don’t necessarily have to be at war for Konneh to be firing. But we are in a crisis. We have the biggest drug problem in the history of Liberia. This is a national crisis.” he furthered.
The 2023 Unity Party Alliance
The Unity Party won the 2023 presidential election in a coalition that included several smaller parties and political movements. The EFFL, led by Gonquoi, was among the groups that aligned with then-candidate Joseph Boakai, which ended six years of CDC rule. The alliance was built on promises of fighting corruption, tackling drugs, and running an inclusive government.
Gonquoi who believe the alliance is asleep said the EFFL will not accept being used only to defend government positions.
“That nonsense don’t come to our doorstep. We do not allow the Unity Party to take us for granted. This is not politics. This is disrespect.”
He proposed that the President convene quarterly meetings with alliance leaders to discuss national issues where leaders from different political parties came together to discuss adequate solution on governance.
”You need to consult them. On the economy, on security, we need to consult them,” he frowned.
On the ongoing cocaine investigations, Gonquoi said Liberians do not have confidence in the process asking that the Police Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman steeps aside for reportedly been conflicted.
“Mr. President, if you take this trust issue lightly, your government legacy and your personal legacy will be in the wrongs.” Gonquoi appealed openly.
The EFFL leader stressed his party’s independence ahead of 2029.
“The EFFL will never guarantee anybody’s second term. We are an independent political institution and we will carry ourselves as such. But I can promise you, Liberians, that going forward, we will never be silent.” Emmanuel warned.
There has been no official response from the Unity Party to Gonquoi’s statement as of press time.
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