Published: January 26, 2026
MONROVIA, Liberia — As debate intensifies over the performance of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has taken its 2025 President Meter Report directly to the grassroots, challenging citizens to examine how far government promises under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) match realities on the ground.
On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, Naymote convened a high-impact town hall meeting in Banjor Community, drawing together about 50 stakeholders, including community leaders, women and girls, youth groups, political party representatives, and civil society actors. The engagement focused on assessing the government’s performance during AAID’s first year, from January to December 2025.
The forum created a rare platform for learning, dialogue and civic action, enabling citizens to better understand government commitments, track progress, and identify gaps between policy intentions and lived experiences at the community level.
Breaking Down Government Performance
The session was facilitated by D. Freeman Myers, Naymote’s Research Project Associate, who presented the President Meter Report in a simplified and accessible format. Myers guided participants through the report’s methodology, AAID’s overall performance, implementation status, key findings and policy recommendations.
The presentation equipped participants with evidence-based tools to engage governance processes and demand accountability from elected officials, reinforcing the role of citizens as active watchdogs in Liberia’s democracy.
Community Leaders Weigh In
Speaking during the engagement, Banjor Community General Town Chief, King Pisi Jalibah, welcomed the initiative and praised Naymote for bringing governance information directly to the people.
“This report helps us understand what the government said it would do and what is actually happening. We are seeing some things, and some things we are not seeing. The report reminds us that as citizens, we must keep asking questions and reminding government of its promises. I learned a lot today, and we hope the recommendations will be taken seriously,” Jalibah said.
‘Democracy Begins at the Ballot Box’
Also addressing participants, Naymote Program Director Peace Thor Mahteh-Boyee underscored that the President Meter Report is designed as a citizen accountability tool to keep governance people-centered and results-oriented.
“This report exists to remind government of the commitments it made to the Liberian people. A better Liberia is possible only when citizens actively hold those they elected into office accountable. Democracy does not end at the ballot box; it begins there,” she said.
Citizens Pledge Continued Engagement
Participants said the engagement strengthened their understanding of national governance performance and inspired them to take ownership of accountability at the local level. Community members committed to sharing the knowledge gained and using the President Meter Report to engage both local and national leaders constructively.
The Banjor town hall forms part of Naymote’s Democracy Advancement Program (DAP), which seeks to inform citizens, promote accountable leadership, strengthen democratic governance, and advance inclusive development across Liberia.
Through evidence-based research, civic education and community engagement, Naymote continues to position itself as a bridge between public policy, government performance and the everyday realities of Liberian citizens.
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