The Political Leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), Simeon C. Freeman, has delivered a scathing assessment of the Unity Party-led government, grading its performance at just 20 percent and accusing the administration of lacking vision, discipline, and a clear economic direction.
Speaking with journalists in Monrovia, Freeman argued that Liberia’s persistent challenges stem from weak institutions, unchecked executive dominance, and a democratic system that empowers individuals over accountability-driven parties. Also, Freeman criticized the national budget process, describing it as poorly aligned with job creation, industrial growth, and human capital development.
He lamented what he termed misplaced priorities, pointing to heavy spending on security and administrative structures while education, healthcare, housing, and value addition remain grossly underfunded. According to him, the absence of a coherent industrial policy continues to leave thousands of university graduates unemployed and forces many young Liberians into migration, drugs, and informal survival strategies.
The opposition leader also faulted Liberia’s democratic framework, arguing that the lack of recall elections and strong party discipline has rendered the Legislature ineffective and overly compliant with the Executive. However, he urged the media and civil society to champion constitutional reforms, including referenda that would strengthen institutional oversight and make elected officials directly accountable to both their parties and constituents.
On the economy, Freeman dismissed claims of growth, insisting that true development must be measured by jobs created, industries established, and living standards improved, not by isolated announcements or short-term interventions. Also, he called for bold reforms such as investment in housing, technical education, tourism, and domestic value addition, stressing that Liberia must move away from exporting raw materials if it hopes to achieve sustainable prosperity. Freeman explained by warning that without a clear national focus and courageous leadership, Liberia risks remaining trapped in a cycle of underperformance, regardless of which political party is in power.
