Symbol of Resilience -Boakai Honors UP Legends, Dedicating New Party HQ

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s dedication of the Unity Party’s new headquarters, supporters say, marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s political landscape. In his address at the jam-packed new HQ, the president paid tribute to fallen partisans who lost their lives during the party’s rallies in 2023, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in achieving the party’s vision for Liberia. Boakai’s speech also highlighted the party’s resilience and determination, as it rebounded from being ousted from the same location in 2021 to reclaiming it as its permanent home. As The Analyst reports, the President’s message underscored the need for sustained commitment to the party’s transformational ARREST Agenda, emphasizing that transformation is a continuous process requiring discipline, loyalty, and unity.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Liberia, as he dedicated the Unity Party’s new headquarters in Oldest Congo Town on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

In a powerful speech, President Boakai honored the memories of fallen partisans Sulaiman Vanja, Mariama Koroma, Peter, and two others who lost their lives during the party’s rallies in 2023.

“Their sacrifices strengthened our resolve, their memories inspire our journey, and their spirits continue to walk with us every step of the way,” he said.

The President also paid tribute to the founding fathers of the Unity Party, including Dr. Edward Binyah Kesselly, Mr. William Gabriel Kpolleh, and Mr. Jackson Fiah Doe, who fought for multiparty democracy in Liberia.

Reflecting on the party’s journey, President Boakai noted that the Unity Party had faced challenges, including being forced out of their headquarters in 2021, but had persevered and returned stronger.

“We took the hits, we reorganized, and we returned, not with anger, but with a stronger commitment to our mission and a clearer sense of purpose,” he said.

President Boakai highlighted his administration’s achievements, including Liberia’s re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council and its upcoming inauguration as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

He also noted improvements in the economy, infrastructure development, and increased confidence in governance.

The President urged partisans to remain committed to the party’s transformational ARREST Agenda, emphasizing that transformation is a continuous process that requires discipline, loyalty, unity, and sacrifice.

“I want to acknowledge every partisan who stayed committed during our most challenging period. The door may have almost closed on us, but you kept the light burning in your hearts. You believed in the mission and invested your time, energy, and resources,” President Boakai said.

He also thanked the National Leadership, led by Chairman Luther Tarpeh, and the National Headquarters Steering Committee, led by Senator Dabah Mabande Varpilah, for their dedication and commitment to the party.

He noted: “Today, we gather not merely to dedicate and move into a building, but to celebrate a defining chapter in our journey, one that speaks to resilience, unity, and the unwavering commitment of our loyal partisans.

“Before we look ahead, we must honor the shoulders upon which we stand. Our presence here today is not by accident or convenience. We are here because of the vision, sacrifices, and courage of men and women who fought for multiparty democracy when such a stand was neither fashionable nor safe. They laid the foundation, planted the seeds, and carried the struggle when the cost was high and the future uncertain.”

Continuing the UP Political Leader opined: “Today, as a party, we pause to honor the founding fathers of our movement, men whose names must never be forgotten in the history of democratic pluralism in Liberia. We will forever appreciate and honor Dr. Edward Binyah Kesselly, Mr. William Gabriel Kpolleh, and Mr. Jackson Fiah Doe, among others, who stood firm when silence would have been easier. Though they have transitioned, their examples continue to illuminate our path.”

“On the night of November 20, 2023, our Broad Street headquarters overflowed with joy as partisans and supporters gathered to celebrate a historic national victory. But amid that celebration, tragedy struck. A reckless and merciless driver rumbled through the crowd, cutting short the precious lives of three of our own, Sulaiman Vanja, Mariama Koroma, and Peter, and injuring several others who stood with us in struggle and hope.”

H also recalled “with profound sorrow, the two courageous partisans we lost during our unforgettable September 17, 2023, rally. They marched with pride, they stood with conviction, and they believed deeply in the promise of a better Liberia.

“These five fallen heroes are not just names in our history; they are part of our story, our struggle, and our soul. Their sacrifices strengthened our resolve, their memories inspire our journey, and their spirits continue to walk with us every step of the way. We honor them today and always.”

“At this time, may I ask everyone to rise for a moment of silence in honor of these fallen heroes!”

Boakai said since the historic election victory in 2023, followed by inauguration in January 2024, the Liberian people have made it clear: they were ready to turn a new page.

“They rejected the chaos, incompetence, lethargy, and reckless mismanagement of the CDC Administration. They opted for a government that would stand for integrity, credibility, and national dignity,” he bragged, adding: “Today, under our leadership, respect and reverence for Liberia is rapidly rising again. Our passports have earned greater weight. Liberians abroad now move with confidence, not embarrassment. As a respected maritime nation, Liberia has just been re-elected to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 period, placing our country at the center of global maritime policymaking.”

He said next month, Liberia will be officially inaugurated as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, where global conflicts are debated and resolutions are crafted. As such, Liberia now sits with dignity among nations, contributing to decisions that affect global peace, stability, and development.

“We are also driving economic renewal here at home. We are vigorously pursuing job creation, foreign investors are returning, and confidence in our governance is rising. Market prices are gradually stabilizing. Roads are opening across the country. Travel is easier. Liberians no longer have to cross through another country just to reach the Southeast. Dignity has been restored.”

Boakai emphasized. “But fellow partisans, I enjoin you to beware that transformation is not an event, and a single battle victory does not amount to wining a war. We must sustain the fight with discipline, loyalty, unity, and sacrifice if we are to achieve lasting progress and transformation in the lives of our people. Let us recommit ourselves to this Party, not only in words but in actions.”

He called on partisan to strengthen “this Institution by giving our time, our energy, and our honestly earned resources. That is how parties survive. That is how movements grow and impact lives. That is how national transformation becomes permanent.”

“Let us continue to rally behind our transformational ARREST Agenda, which remains the best vehicle for delivering accountability, reform, economic stability, service delivery, and transparent governance for the Liberian people.”