Monrovia, Liberia — Rev Philip S. Blamo, Chief Executive Officer of the Citizens Action Committee (CAC-RL), has strongly criticized the establishment of the National Independent Movement for Boakai (NIMBO), describing the initiative as a dangerous development that could undermine the integrity of Liberia’s public service and democratic institutions.
Speaking on the issue, Rev. Blamo called for the immediate dissolution of NIMBO, arguing that the formation of a private national movement around a sitting President creates serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and constitutional governance.
According to him, the establishment of such a movement bypasses the established and transparent structures of the Liberian government, while weakening institutional checks and balances that are essential to democratic governance.
Rev. Blamo warned that the initiative threatens the merit-based principles of public service and could open the door to political favoritism, conflicts of interest, and partisan influence within government institutions.
He further outlined several dangers he believes are associated with the creation of NIMBO.
On corruption and self-dealing, Rev. Blamo asserted that blending private political structures with executive authority creates opportunities for individuals close to the presidency to exploit public office for personal enrichment.
He cautioned that influential groups could gain preferential treatment, lucrative contracts, and favorable government policies in exchange for political loyalty and support.
He also expressed concern over what he described as the evasion of the rule of law, noting that privately organized political movements linked to the Executive could operate outside the legal oversight mechanisms that govern official state institutions. According to him, such arrangements may allow the administration to avoid legislative scrutiny and public accountability.
Additionally, Rev. Blamo warned that the continued reliance on a privately controlled political base rather than inclusive national governance could erode democratic norms, marginalize dissenting voices, deepen political divisions, and weaken public confidence in Liberia’s democratic system.
The CAC-RL Executive Director maintained that preserving the integrity of Liberia’s governance system requires strict adherence to constitutional principles, transparency, and equal accountability under the law.
NIMBO, which stands for the National Independent Movement for Boakai, was reportedly established to rally support around President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s leadership and national agenda.
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