Snowe called on voters in Bong and Lofa Counties to express their anger against the president by voting Joseph Boakai. The lawmaker’s frustration is being shared by many pro-Boakai and has also overshadowed the significance of the groundbreaking event for the construction of the 81 kilometers Gbarnga-Menikoma Road project that connects Bong and Lofa Counties. President Sirleaf tried to claim the storm when she described the road project as “Boakai’s own”. Thursday’s road groundbreaking incident renews debate about the relationship between the two long-time political allies and how it’s now gradually deteriorating. At the same time, Weah is bagging the advantages, as observers assert that the backing from Sirleaf to Weah now looks even more palpable.

Source: Front Page Africa December 22, 2017 02:48 UTC