Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung has called on senators, irrespective of their political alliance, to collaborate in the formulation of policies and laws that strengthen governance, deepen democracy, and uphold the rule of law. Speaking on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the 3rd regular session of the Liberian Senate, VP Koung said their political diversity should be a source of strength, not division.
He commended the opposition for its constitutional role in holding the government accountable, as a strong democracy requires scrutiny, vigilance, and dissent. VP Koung said accountability is most powerful when it is constructive, rooted in dialogue, evidence, policy debate, and love for country, adding that Liberia gains nothing from politics of personal attacks, false allegations, or destructive rhetoric.
“Our people deserve better. Our democracy demands better. To us members of the ruling party, I urge continued focus, discipline, and humility. The true measure of leadership is not in promises made, but in deliverables achieved,” VP Koung noted. According to him, the governance must remain people-centered, results-driven, and responsive to the everyday realities of their citizens and assure Liberians that President Joseph N. Boakai remains fully committed to the complete execution of the ARREST Agenda; an agenda designed to transform lives, restore confidence in public institutions, and build a resilient economy that works for all.
He acknowledges, with honesty and humility, that job creation remains one of their greatest national challenges, but deliberate and sustained efforts are underway. “Through the full execution of this developmental national budget, our government is creating an enabling environment for both domestic and foreign investment, expanding access to reliable electricity, revitalizing full-scale agriculture, strengthening infrastructure, and fostering the right conditions for a vibrant private sector,” he said.
He informed senators that those efforts are not overnight solutions, but they are necessary foundations for long-term prosperity. He said Liberians are not asking for perfection; they are asking for sincerity, cooperation, and progress, and that they rise above politics and govern with purpose. VP Koung said the third regular session should be remembered as a session of unity, maturity, and national renewal, and the annals of their nation reflect that Liberia chose dialogue over division, service over self, and nation over party.
Meanwhile, VP Koung has disclosed that history will remember and respect the Senate for its instrumental role in the passage of Liberia’s first landmark national budget exceeding one billion United States Dollars. “For me, this was not just a financial milestone; it was a statement of national intent. It signaled to our people and to the world that Liberia is ready to think bigger, act decisively, and achieve greater results,” he said. The Liberian Vice President said the achievement underscores the important role of this honorable body, not as representatives of political parties alone, but as custodians of the national interest. It reminds us that progress follows when Liberia comes first.
