Monrovia, Liberia – Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) political leader and Nimba County District #7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility, has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to block an anticipated recast of the 2025 National Budget, warning that such a move would “deepen the suffering” of Liberians and “stain” the President’s legacy.
In an open letter dated this week and titled “Letter to the President”, Bility said he has “good authority” that the budget will be resubmitted to the National Legislature for adjustments either this week or early next week. He argued that the move is being driven by lawmakers seeking to replenish depleted budgetary allocations for the House of Representatives.
“This is not fiscal responsibility. This is not public service. This is a dangerous abuse of power in a country that can barely provide for its citizens’ most basic needs,” Bility wrote.
The Nimba lawmaker accused the Legislature of prioritizing self-interest over national development, pointing out that the country is facing severe economic and social challenges, including food insecurity, lack of jobs, poor education infrastructure, and underfunded healthcare services.
“Economic Crime” Allegation
Bility described the move as “sickening” and “an economic crime,” warning that if President Boakai supports it, he will be “an accomplice.” He argued that with only five months left in the fiscal year, any projected surplus should instead be carried over to the next budget and directed toward road repairs, medical supplies for hospitals, desks for schools, and farming tools for rural communities.
“The timing makes it even more troubling… If your administration truly expects a surplus, keep it. Add it to the next budget,” he urged.
Calls for Accountability
The CPP leader criticized the Legislature’s refusal to audit itself and resistance to transparency reforms, asserting that allocating more funds without oversight would “reward impunity and erode the public trust.”
“The world is watching you. The Liberian people are watching you. History will remember you,” he cautioned the President. Bility framed the moment as a test of leadership, urging Boakai to stand with the Liberian people rather than “those who exploit them.”
“The future of our country depends on leaders who can say ‘no’ when saying ‘yes’ would harm the very people they swore to serve,” he concluded.
The Executive Mansion has not yet responded to Bility’s letter or confirmed whether the 2025 budget recast will be submitted to the Legislature.
