Published: August 27, 2025
MONROVIA — Former Bomi County Senator Sando Dazoe Johnson has accused the ruling Unity Party of turning its back on allies who helped secure its return to power, saying only President Joseph Boakai has shown appreciation.
Johnson, who now serves as presidential liaison to the Liberian Senate, said on Punch FM on Wednesday that the party risks political disaster in 2029 if it continues to neglect those who stood with it during the 2023 elections.
“After we help you, and you know the only good person in our whole Unity Party is President Boakai,” Johnson said. “The rest are ungrateful. If all of them were thinking like President Boakai and behaving like President Boakai, Unity Party would have another chance in 2029.”
Feeling Abandoned
Johnson, a prominent backer of Boakai’s campaign, said he and others feel sidelined since the Unity Party took office. “They used you and dumped you,” he remarked, warning that ingratitude could cost the party its base.
He disclosed that while Boakai personally invited supporters to his residence to thank them, the party itself has not formally convened or acknowledged their contributions to the “Rescue Mission” that propelled it to victory.
“The party itself never did that,” Johnson said. “Even if you don’t get a job, at least acknowledge people.”
‘Our Votes Were Significant’
Johnson rejected suggestions that his role and that of other supporters were minor. “Our votes were very significant,” he insisted. “But when they got there, those they appointed would become the insignificant people to them.”
Despite his frustration, Johnson stressed he has no regrets supporting Boakai, whom he described as humble and appreciative. “President Boakai called us to his house and told all of us thank you,” he said. “To me, President Boakai was worth it, and I have no regret.”
Warning to the Party
Johnson cautioned that the Unity Party’s failure to value allies could erode public trust. “The Unity Party doesn’t care anymore,” he said. “They have lots of individuals that profess to be those ones that appreciate what people do. But the culture of ungratefulness remains dominant.”
He extended thanks to Chairman Luther Tarpeh and Secretary General Amos Tweh but said the broader party has fallen short. Ending on a biblical note, Johnson added: “The Bible said, this too shall pass. Look, we did what we had to do. Do I regret it? No.”
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