Liberia: Deputy Speaker Fallah’s Ties to Unity Get together Gas Hypothesis of Potential Koung-Fallah 2029 Ticket

Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has confirmed to be a steadfast and constant deputy to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, diligently executing each process assigned to him. However, political observers consider Koung could also be positioning himself for a presidential run in 2029, ought to President Boakai select to not search re-election resulting from age limitations.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]

While Koung has publicly downplayed any presidential ambitions, sources near him counsel he’s quietly laying the groundwork for a possible marketing campaign. FrontPageAfrica has discovered that the Vice President is exploring alternatives to bolster his political standing in anticipation of a 2029 bid, ought to the chance come up.

One key factor of Koung’s technique seems to be forging a partnership with Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah. Recently expelled from the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Fallah has served as a Representative for 4 consecutive phrases, making him the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives with 18 years of service. Despite his expulsion, Fallah’s political affect stays important.

Having represented Montserrado’s fifth Electoral District for 18 years, Fallah switched allegiance to his native Lofa County, the place he defeated incumbent Representative Francis Nyumalin in a fiercely contested 2023 election. Through important investments, Fallah has solidified his place as a number one political determine in Lofa County.

Mending Fences

Deputy Speaker Fallah’s political relationship with President Boakai has traditionally been fraught, marked by their ideological variations and the violent clashes throughout the 2023 presidential and legislative elections, which resulted within the demise of a CDC supporter. However, after Boakai’s inauguration, the Lofa Legislative Caucus visited the President, throughout which Fallah and Boakai reportedly reconciled their variations.

This reconciliation sparked criticism from CDC supporters, who accused Fallah of socializing with their political rival.

Sources point out that VP Koung is performing as a mediator between Fallah and President Boakai, aiming to strengthen ties that might pave the best way for a possible Koung-Fallah ticket in 2029. The trio—Koung, Fallah, and Boakai—have been just lately seen collectively in Lofa County at celebrations marking the counties that attained standing in 1964, additional fueling hypothesis of a burgeoning political alliance.

Fallah’s Controversial Role

Fallah has confronted backlash for his function in ousting Speaker Fonati Koffa. Despite pledging to help Koffa, Fallah joined the Majority Bloc lawmakers in declaring the Speaker’s seat vacant and presided over the election of Representative Richard Koon as the brand new Speaker. He additionally dissolved committees arrange by Koffa and presided over the suspension of pro-Koffa lawmakers. This motion enraged the CDC, resulting in his suspension and subsequent expulsion.

Koung and Fallah’s cordial relationship dates again to their time within the 54th Legislature, the place Koung served as Co-Chairman of the Ways, Means, and Finance Committee, and Fallah served as Chairman. Koung is reportedly leveraging this previous partnership to bridge Fallah’s relationship with Boakai, doubtlessly laying the groundwork for a 2029 ticket.

Mixed Reactions

The rising proximity between Fallah and Boakai has drawn assorted reactions from political observers and the general public. M. Dweh Yudeh Wilson writing on Facebook mentioned: “This is politics—a very dangerous game. Learn to play it fair.” Saye Shedrick Montgomery famous: “We knew he was playing a Lofa County game. I’m only sorry for our brothers who died in Lofa because of this.”

“I don’t trust Thomas Fallah’s proximity to Uncle Joe. A man who betrays a party that made him what he is today must be thoroughly watched.,” mentioned Paul Kanneh:

Kpissay Mulbah: “Fallah desires to be VP to Koung. His distancing from the CDC right now exhibits his intentions. The Vice Presidency might probably go to somebody like Brownie Samukai.

Lansanh Dukuly: “Fallah’s affiliation with Boakai is certain. I’m waiting to see how this end.”

A Calculated Alliance

Observers be aware that Vice President Koung’s calculated strikes might place him as a formidable contender in Liberia’s political panorama. If profitable, a Koung-Fallah ticket might attraction to a broad spectrum of voters, combining Koung’s expertise and loyalty with Fallah’s in depth legislative background and grassroots attraction.