IPNEWS: Senator Amara Konneh has publicly called on Liberians to condemn derogatory statements made by Nigerian pastor Primate Elijah Ayodele against Liberian President Joseph Boakai. Primate Elijah Ayodele, head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Nigeria, released a video prophecy calling President Boakai “confused,” predicting a heavy economic crisis, a “dirty fight” between the President and the Vice President, and suggesting that Boakai should resign.
Senator Konneh, representing Gbarpolu County, emphasized that while political criticism within a democracy is normal and necessary, external insults directed at the highest office of Liberia undermine the dignity of the state.
Senator Konneh and other civic leaders argued that regardless of political alignments or domestic disagreements with the administration, the presidency deserves institutional respect from external actors.
Konneh noted that Liberians must stop fostering a toxic internal culture of disrespect toward their own leaders, as it emboldens outsiders to treat the country’s leadership with similar disregard.
Meanwhile, Many citizens have rallied behind the call, pointing out that the foreign pastor should instead focus on internal challenges facing Nigeria rather than injecting instability into Liberian politics
A Liberia inving in the US, stated that ‘ as a Liberian, and he feel deeply troubled by the statements made by Primate Elijah Ayodele, a Nigerian pastor, who called our President “confused” and demanded his resignation’.
“This kind of derogatory language is not only wrong; it is harmful and completely out of line.
As a Nigerian, the pastor should also reflect on his own country—Nigeria, too, is grappling with immense challenges: insecurity, violence, and a President who, like many in leadership, is advanced in age.
Instead of using his platform to sow discord in Liberia, he should focus on addressing his own nation’s urgent needs.
These attacks are not from God; they are distractions that destabilize both our countries.
As Liberians, we will not stand by and let outsiders degrade our leadership while they ignore their own crises.
We must reject this kind of external interference, stand firm in respect for our President, and focus on our own path forward.
Respect for our President matters, no matter what our personal opinions or political differences may be. The office must be respected at all times.” The Liberia Student living in Kigali stated
