NPA Boss Faces Catch-22 Plot -Home County Political Competitors Suspected

MONROVIA – The ‘cat-eat-dog’ political year of 2029 seems bit still far away but politically savvy minds are working as if it is already dawned. And anyone who stands in their way is either a casualty now and bound to endure the claws of their gimmicks and shenanigans. National Port Authority chief Sekou A.M. Dukuly’s subtle manoeuvres, be it perceived for the cause of humanity or for politics, are drawing him close to the firing line, and the heat is reaching choking proportions, as attempts are being made to seek presidential action to compare him stay clean out of politics or take politics and leave the lucrative post.  As The Analyst reports, suspicions abound, with some saying the real adversaries are either from the his internal Unity Party political organization or are sitting lawmakers of his home county of Bomi where he has been carrying on a bit of development initiatives.    

A political storm is gathering around the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A.M. Dukuly, amid reports of political operation allegedly designed to undermine his rumored senatorial ambition in Bomi County.

Individuals familiar with the operation say a well-organized campaign is being quietly assembled to portray Dukuly as using his public office and influence for personal political gain. The alleged objective, they noted, is to force President Joseph Boakai into asking Dukuly to remain neutral and manage the NPA or compel him to step aside and pursue his political ambition openly.

Two of those who were allegedly approached to join the operation said the campaign is expected to unfold primarily through social media platforms and online political talk shows. They identified Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, former senatorial candidate Soko Dorley, and allied lawmakers as key figures coordinating what they described as an “organized political assault.”

According to them, the instruction is clear: push the narrative that Dukuly must choose the Port or politics. They further alleged the involvement of external financiers, including CDC-aligned businessman Amara Kamara, a mining operator previously sanctioned by the Government of Liberia for failing to pay more than US$413,000 in mining fees. Kamara reportedly changed his company’s name following the sanctions while continuing his operations.

Talk of Dukuly’s alleged political ambition, and the planned attacks, surfaced less than 24 hours after Senator Snowe held a town hall meeting in Tubmanburg. Political observers say the timing is notable, as Snowe has increasingly projected confidence about the 2029 race while dismissing potential challengers.

Control of the port system carries considerable political weight during election seasons. Dukuly’s leadership of the NPA, therefore, has raised concerns among some political rivals who believe he could indirectly influence campaign-related logistics.

In response to questions about his political intentions, Dukuly neither confirmed nor denied any ambition. In a text message, he reiterated his focus on governance, not politics. “My priority is not an election,” he wrote. “My focus is on improving port infrastructure, enhancing services, and executing the mandate the President entrusted to me — including helping the Unity Party raise funds for its Bomi headquarters.” He described the ongoing speculation and alleged political plotting as part of a “series of targeted attacks” that began shortly after he assumed leadership at the Port.

Efforts to reach Senator Snowe, former Senator Sando Johnson, and businessman Amara Kamara for comment were unsuccessful. Calls placed to their phones throughout the day went unanswered.

Sources say the alleged operation could begin as early as this week, potentially marking the first major political clash in Bomi ahead of the 2029 senatorial contest.