By Jerromie S. Walters
Monrovia – The Liberian government has issued a stern rebuke against Bomi County Senator Edwin Snowe following what it describes as “irresponsible and inflammatory” statements threatening to destabilize the Boakai administration. In an official statement released Saturday, the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) accused the ECOWAS Parliament member of openly vowing to sabotage national governance for personal political gain.
The government’s statement references Senator Snowe’s alleged declaration that he would “do everything possible including using his connections in ECOWAS to make the Boakai-led government fail.” According to MICAT, Snowe went as far as threatening to discourage foreign direct investment and create conditions of instability until he achieves his presidential ambitions.
“This reckless rhetoric crosses dangerous lines,” the government statement asserts. “No citizen holds license to undermine their own nation by weaponizing regional institutions for personal ambition.” The administration emphasized that such statements constitute a direct threat to Liberia’s constitutional democracy and economic security.
Senator Snowe had this to say following the government’s statement, I have just come across an unfortunate and deeply troubling statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Information, purportedly attributing to me inflammatory and irresponsible remarks allegedly intended to undermine and destabilize the Government of Liberia.”
He stressed: “While I take steps to verify the authenticity of this publication, I wish to state, in the strongest possible terms, that I categorically reject and condemn any such false and unfounded allegations. Should the statement be confirmed as authentic, I will immediately call for a full, independent, and transparent investigation into these malicious accusations against my person.”
Meanwhile, the Boakai government has alerted regional and international organizations about Snowe’s alleged destabilization plans. The statement specifically calls on ECOWAS, the African Union, and other multilateral bodies to prevent what it characterizes as an “anti-democratic plot” against Liberia’s elected government.
The administration positioned itself as a defender of regional stability, reminding partners of Liberia’s longstanding commitment to peace within the Mano River Union and ECOWAS frameworks. Officials stressed the country’s role as a reliable actor in West African economic integration and security cooperation.
“The government possesses both the capability and constitutional mandate to maintain national stability,” the statement continues, signaling a firm response to any perceived threats. Security analysts interpret this as a warning that Snowe could face legal consequences if his rhetoric escalates into actions.
The controversy emerges amid growing political tensions in Liberia, with opposition figures increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with President Boakai’s governance since his 2024 inauguration. Political observers note that Snowe, a prominent opposition voice, has been particularly critical of the administration’s economic policies.
In its concluding remarks, the government called for national unity, urging citizens to reject what it framed as dangerous political brinkmanship. “We remain focused on delivering prosperity and security for all Liberians,” the statement affirmed, while encouraging continued public support for constitutional governance.
The statement bears the official signature of the Minister of Information, though the physical copy seen by reporters didn’t include an actual signature at the time of release.
