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As we end the year, I am sharing 500 documented governance failures and deficiencies under the Boakai administration, drawn from publicly reported facts, official audits, and performance assessments, including reporting by FrontPage Africa.

This compilation is not driven by sentiment, rivalry, or speculation. It is grounded in measurable outcomes, budget execution records, audit findings, sector performance reviews, and lived national realities.

Two years into governance, Liberians were promised recovery, reform, and delivery. What followed instead was a widening gap between budget size and visible assets, between policy language and public services, and between expectation and execution.

This list documents what was promised versus what materialized, sector by sector, institution by institution, without exaggeration and without apology.

Governments are not judged by speeches, frameworks, or conferences.
They are judged by roads that last, hospitals that function, schools that educate, factories that employ, and systems that work.

This is a record of governance under President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, as it stands at year’s end.

Presidency and Executive Leadership
1. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, after condemning private jet usage as an opposition figure, continued the same practice as President, drawing public backlash and undermining his credibility on austerity.
2. President Boakai entered his second year without enforcing performance consequences despite multiple ministries receiving failing grades.
3. The Boakai administration did not conduct a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle despite widespread underperformance.
4. President Boakai acknowledged inherited poverty but failed to demonstrate measurable poverty reduction outcomes by end of 2025.
5. The ARREST Agenda was launched without publicly tracked delivery benchmarks under President Boakai’s leadership.
6. Executive institutions under the President continued to record repeat audit flags without sanctions.
7. President Boakai’s government maintained off-budget accounts not subject to full audit oversight.
8. Public confidence remained divided two years into Boakai’s presidency, according to FrontPage Africa.
9. President Boakai suspended some officials for asset declaration failures but systemic noncompliance persisted.
10. The Executive Mansion oversaw institutions with unresolved financial documentation gaps.

Macroeconomy, Poverty, and Living Conditions
11. Under the Boakai government, over 81 percent of Liberians experienced moderate or severe food insecurity.
12. Ninety-three percent of Liberians could not afford a healthy diet during Boakai’s presidency.
13. Agriculture employed nearly 70 percent of Liberians, yet food insecurity worsened under Boakai’s watch.
14. Liberia remained among the lowest-ranked countries globally in nutrition outcomes in 2025.
15. Government policy failed to translate agricultural potential into household food security.
16. Rising cost of living eroded household purchasing power under Boakai’s administration.
17. Youth unemployment pressures persisted without a national employment strategy.
18. Informal employment continued to dominate due to weak private sector growth.
19. Economic growth figures failed to translate into living standard improvements.
20. Poverty reduction targets remained aspirational rather than measurable.

Yellow Machines and Infrastructure Promises
21. The Boakai government promised 285 yellow machines for road rehabilitation but delivered none in 2025.
22. A premature procurement announcement by Boakai’s Minister of State triggered national controversy.
23. President Boakai reassigned the yellow machines process to the Vice President after executive failure.
24. The renegotiation exposed weak initial planning by Boakai’s government.
25. No public delivery timeline was provided by end of 2025.
26. Procurement disputes emerged involving Liberian firms alleging legal violations.
27. The margin-of-preference law was allegedly ignored under Boakai’s procurement process.
28. The yellow machines became a national symbol of overpromising under Boakai’s leadership.
29. Road rehabilitation expectations collapsed due to procurement delays.
30. Infrastructure credibility suffered under the Boakai administration.

Public Finance and Budget Management
31. Under Boakai’s government, a US$95 million budget discrepancy was attributed to “human error.”
32. The explanation failed to satisfy public accountability standards.
33. US$78.2 million in approved allotments was under-disbursed without proper notices.
34. The under-disbursement violated the Public Financial Management Act.
35. US$27.3 million in NASSCORP operational accounts could not be traced.
36. Audit findings showed repeated documentation gaps across ministries.
37. Salary payments were delayed due to system upgrades under Boakai’s MFDP.
38. Treasury bond rollover instruments were disputed by auditors.
39. Fiscal discipline was described as fragile despite a historic budget.
40. Public trust weakened due to repeated audit explanations without enforcement.

Justice, Rule of Law, and Detention
41. Monrovia Central Prison housed over 1,600 inmates in a facility built for 375 under Boakai’s presidency.
42. The Boakai administration failed to expand or rehabilitate prison infrastructure.
43. Judicial officials publicly condemned prison conditions during Boakai’s tenure.
44. Trial delays prolonged pretrial detention nationwide.
45. The Anti-Corruption Court was not established in 2025 despite government promises.
46. Corruption prosecutions remained slow and inconclusive.
47. The Justice Minister faced an ethics complaint over legal interpretation.
48. The Senate summoned the Justice Ministry over repeated legal blunders.
49. Rule-of-law reforms remained contested under Boakai’s leadership.
50. Public confidence in justice delivery eroded.

Internal Affairs and Local Governance
51. A Boakai-nominated deputy minister admitted lying under oath during confirmation.
52. A second confirmation hearing raised integrity concerns.
53. Political patronage allegations undermined local governance credibility.
54. The Internal Affairs Minister was summoned for breaching the Local Government Act.
55. Suspension of traditional societies was unevenly enforced.
56. Selective enforcement fueled accusations of bias.
57. Sexual assault allegations against a cabinet minister damaged government credibility.
58. An assistant minister publicly insulted Liberians as “beggars.”
59. Rural development outcomes remained weak despite budget increases.
60. FrontPage Africa graded the ministry F under Boakai’s government.

Education
61. Under Boakai’s administration, 15–20 percent of children remained out of school.
62. Only one-third of preschoolers had access to early childhood education.
63. Only 54 percent of children completed primary education.
64. Teachers protested delayed salaries throughout 2025.
65. Volunteer teacher transitions created payroll confusion.
66. Dilapidated school infrastructure persisted nationwide.
67. Salary complaints continued despite announced pay increases.
68. Teacher morale remained low under Boakai’s education reforms.
69. Education delivery depended heavily on donor programs.
70. Literacy rate remained at 48 percent.

Gender, Child Protection, and Social Welfare
71. Gender-based violence remained widespread under Boakai’s government.
72. Conviction rates for GBV cases remained low.
73. Survivors faced limited access to justice.
74. A deputy youth minister was suspended over rape allegations.
75. Enforcement gaps persisted in child protection cases.
76. Women remained excluded from formal economic opportunities.
77. University-educated women worked informally.
78. Financial literacy gaps persisted.
79. Underfunding constrained ministry impact.
80. Social protection coverage remained thin.

Information, Media, and Democratic Space
81. Boakai’s Information Minister faced repeated criticism for hostile engagement with media.
82. A government dress code memo caused national confusion.
83. Poor communication escalated public distrust.
84. A journalist accused a minister of deleting files.
85. Witnesses corroborated the incident.
86. Calls for press freedom safeguards intensified.
87. State media staff complained of neglect despite budget allocations.
88. The minister claimed ignorance of internal budgets.
89. Government communication focused on damage control.
90. Democratic credibility faced strain.

Public Works
91. Infrastructure delivery slowed under Boakai’s government.
92. Allegations of a US$10 million presidential villa fueled controversy.
93. The minister refused details citing security.
94. Lack of disclosure intensified suspicion.
95. Contractors were allegedly paid without completing projects.
96. Financial losses were reported.
97. A US$13 million bridge project stalled.
98. Communities accused political interference.
99. Key roads remained deteriorated.
100. Funding gaps persisted after donor withdrawal.

Transport and Public Order
101. Liberia Traffic Management operations were halted by the Legislature.
102. Legal and transparency concerns plagued the concession.
103. Commercial drivers launched nationwide protests.
104. Ticketing and checkpoints triggered unrest.
105. Mandatory vehicle insurance was unenforced for six years.
106. Fare inconsistencies charged more for shorter routes.
107. Commuters protested unfair pricing.
108. Transport governance became politicized.
109. Ministry response was reactive.
110. Public trust declined.

Agriculture and Food Security
111. Food insecurity exceeded 81 percent under Boakai’s government.
112. Healthy diets were unaffordable for 93 percent of Liberians.
113. No national pricing system protected farmers.
114. Middlemen exploited producers.
115. Climate change reduced yields.
116. Pest resistance increased.
117. Mechanization remained low.
118. Market access was limited by roads.
119. Import dependence persisted.
120. Food security reforms lacked scale.

Commerce and Industry
121. Staff protested procurement transparency failures.
122. A bus procurement controversy exposed price discrepancies.
123. Accountability explanations were unsatisfactory.
124. Industrial park governance faced scrutiny.
125. Encroachment reduced industrial capacity.
126. Intellectual property violations persisted.
127. Manufacturing growth lagged.
128. Import dependence continued.
129. Price volatility affected consumers.
130. Ministry graded C+.

Labor
131. Senate repeatedly summoned the Labor Ministry.
132. Foreign work permits were issued for jobs Liberians could perform.
133. Enforcement intensified only after pressure.
134. Ethical concerns arose from leaked documents.
135. Human trafficking enforcement remained weak.
136. Informal labor dominated.
137. Youth unemployment persisted.
138. Inspection systems were reactive.
139. Institutional coordination gaps remained.
140. Ministry graded B-.

Mines and Energy
141. The Mines Ministry was graded D under Boakai’s government.
142. Fraudulent licenses were uncovered.
143. Community conflicts erupted.
144. Oversight capacity was weak.
145. Illegal mining expanded.
146. Environmental safeguards failed.
147. Ministry leadership was unstable.
148. Energy access remained limited.
149. Investor confidence suffered.
150. Legal reforms lagged.

Defense and Security
151. Defense reforms followed audit pressure.
152. Infrastructure deficits persisted.
153. Budget realism was questioned.
154. Recruitment sustainability was unclear.
155. Documentation gaps required correction.
156. NSA budget increases sparked public debate.
157. Oversight concerns persisted.
158. Political neutrality breaches occurred.
159. Internal controls were reactive.
160. Public trust remained conditional.

Cross-Cutting Governance Failures
161. Cabinet accountability enforcement remained weak.
162. Performance contracts lacked sanctions.
163. Audit findings repeated annually.
164. Procurement controversies spanned ministries.
165. Oversight institutions lacked enforcement power.
166. Reform sequencing was inconsistent.
167. Monitoring systems were underdeveloped.
168. Citizen feedback mechanisms were weak.
169. Policy coherence was limited.
170. Delivery timelines slipped repeatedly.

Public Confidence and Legitimacy
171. Trust in institutions remained fragile.
172. Accountability was perceived as selective.
173. Transparency expectations were unmet.
174. Reform credibility suffered.
175. Citizens questioned seriousness of change.
176. Governance legitimacy weakened.
177. Institutional independence faced pressure.
178. Merit-based appointments were questioned.
179. Professional standards varied.
180. Service delivery remained uneven

End-of-Year Outcomes
181. Poverty reduction remained elusive.
182. Food insecurity dominated household realities.
183. Education access gaps persisted.
184. Justice delays continued.
185. Infrastructure trust weakened.
186. Procurement credibility suffered.
187. Fiscal transparency gaps remained.
188. Oversight enforcement lagged.
189. Youth pressures intensified.
190. Social protection coverage lagged.

2026 Entry Conditions
191. The Boakai government will be entering 2026 with unresolved yellow machine controversy.
192. Cabinet reshuffle uncertainty persisted.
193. Public works transparency questions remained unanswered.
194. Transport fare dissatisfaction continued.
195. Education promises risked remaining symbolic.
196. Gender protection gaps persisted.
197. Prison overcrowding remained unresolved.
198. Audit compliance remained incomplete.
199. Public confidence remained conditional.
200. The Boakai administration entered 2026 with credibility tied to delivery rather than rhetoric.

201–300: CONTINUED GOVERNANCE FAILURES UNDER THE BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION
201. Under President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, repeated audit findings showed ministries correcting paperwork after exposure rather than preventing violations.
202. The Boakai administration relied on explanations of “human error” instead of enforcing accountability for financial discrepancies.
203. Oversight institutions under Boakai failed to impose meaningful sanctions for repeat audit offenders.
204. Performance contracts introduced by the Executive Mansion lacked visible penalties for noncompliance.
205. Ministries graded C, D, and F largely retained leadership positions under Boakai’s watch.
206. The absence of consequences for poor grades weakened the credibility of performance management reforms.
207. Monitoring and evaluation systems remained weak across government institutions.
208. National projects lacked publicly accessible progress dashboards under the Boakai administration.
209. Policy announcements consistently outpaced implementation readiness.
210. Citizens were left to assess performance through media reports rather than official data releases.
211. Budget growth under Boakai failed to translate into proportional service delivery improvements.
212. Payroll inefficiencies continued despite biometric verification initiatives.
213. Ghost worker concerns persisted across public institutions.
214. Human resource records remained incomplete in several ministries.
215. Fixed asset registers were inconsistently maintained under Boakai’s government.
216. Procurement documentation gaps were repeatedly cited in audit reports.
217. Single source and emergency procurement practices raised value for money concerns.
218. Procurement evaluation details were often withheld from public scrutiny.
219. Delayed project completion became routine under Boakai’s infrastructure delivery.
220. Contractors disputed payment timelines and scope clarity.
221. Road rehabilitation targets were missed due to planning and procurement delays.
222. Rural communities continued to face isolation from poor road conditions.
223. Infrastructure projects were vulnerable to political controversy due to lack of transparency.
224. Government explanations frequently cited security or technical reasons to avoid disclosure.
225. Donor funded projects faced sustainability challenges after external support ended.
226. USAID funding cuts exposed government dependence on external financing.
227. Domestic revenue growth did not sufficiently cushion social sector shortfalls.
228. Health system reforms showed limited nationwide impact.
229. Access to affordable healthcare remained constrained for low income households.
230. Social safety nets failed to scale with rising vulnerability.
231. Drug rehabilitation facilities remained insufficient relative to need.
232. Youth substance abuse continued despite emergency declarations.
233. Law enforcement responses emphasized raids over prevention and rehabilitation.
234. Coordination between health, justice, and social agencies remained weak.
235. Gender based violence prevention strategies lacked nationwide enforcement impact.
236. Protection services for survivors remained uneven across counties.
237. Child welfare cases continued to face delays in investigation and prosecution.
238. Local government capacity remained weak despite decentralization rhetoric.
239. County administrations lacked resources to deliver basic services.
240. Superintendents appointment processes were marred by controversy.
241. Traditional governance reforms generated resistance due to uneven enforcement.
242. Community trust in local authorities declined amid scandals.
243. Political interference was alleged in local development decisions.
244. Youth employment programs lacked scale and coordination.
245. Skills training initiatives failed to match labor market demand.
246. Private sector job creation lagged behind population growth.
247. Business confidence remained cautious due to regulatory uncertainty.
248. Import dependence persisted despite industrial policy ambitions.
249. Manufacturing growth remained limited under Boakai’s economic agenda.
250. Price volatility continued to affect essential commodities.
251. Consumer protection enforcement remained weak.
252. Market surveillance mechanisms were under resourced.
253. Agricultural value chains suffered from poor storage and processing capacity.
254. Post harvest losses remained high nationwide.
255. Electricity instability continued to undermine small businesses.
256. Energy access targets lagged behind commitments.
257. Mining sector governance remained fragile despite license revocations.
258. Community disputes over mining concessions persisted.
259. Environmental safeguards were inconsistently enforced.
260. Investor confidence fluctuated due to regulatory uncertainty.
261. Defense sector reforms were driven by audit findings rather than proactive planning.
262. Military infrastructure deficits persisted.
263. Recruitment expansion plans raised sustainability concerns.
264. Security sector budget increases sparked public debate over priorities.
265. Intelligence agency neutrality breaches required corrective action.
266. Internal security oversight remained reactive.
267. Public order management relied on ad hoc interventions.
268. Protest management strained police community relations.
269. Trust between citizens and security institutions remained fragile.
270. Media relations deteriorated due to confrontational government responses.
271. Journalists reported intimidation and obstruction.
272. State media operational challenges persisted despite budget allocations.
273. Information management focused on crisis response rather than proactive disclosure.
274. Freedom of expression concerns resurfaced repeatedly.
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