The National Executive Council of the CDC–Council of Patriots (CDC–COP), a principal opposition coalition in Liberia, has issued a formal diplomatic communication to the United States government, sharply criticizing the foreign policy direction of the incumbent Boakai–Koung administration.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joseph E. Zadrozny, on January 9, 2026, the CDC–COP sought to “formally and unequivocally distance the Liberian people” from the government’s recent diplomatic stance at the United Nations Security Council regarding Venezuela. The communication asserts that Liberia’s official position, articulated by Ambassador Lewis Brown on behalf of the African A3 group, is misaligned with the nation’s pressing domestic priorities.
The letter contends that a focus on international diplomacy is incongruous given severe internal challenges. “At a time when ordinary Liberians are confronted with collapsing public services… the Boakai–Koung administration has failed in its most fundamental responsibility: the protection and welfare of its citizens,” the document states. It cites economic hardship, resource shortages in healthcare and education, and allegations of rising corruption and police brutality as evidence of a governance crisis.
The communication further introduces a claim circulating within Liberian civic circles, alleging that foreign financial interests may have influenced the government’s UN posture. It specifically references unverified allegations involving a reported financial transfer from Prince Arthur Eze of Oranto Petroleum, described as a close associate of Venezuelan leadership, to the Liberian First Lady.
The CDC–COP emphasizes that these claims “remain allegations” lacking substantiation from independent institutions or journalists. However, citing the potential threat to national integrity, the coalition has called for an “immediate, transparent, and independent investigation by appropriate national and international anti-corruption authorities.”
“Foreign policy must never be dictated by opaque private interests while citizens endure deprivation and insecurity,” the letter warns, framing the issue as one of democratic accountability and national sovereignty. The communication concludes by reaffirming the strategic importance of Liberia’s partnership with the United States, built on shared democratic values. It urges the international community to recognize that the administration’s current foreign policy “does not represent the collective will or interests of the Liberian population” and that any diplomatic repercussions should be directed at accountable officials, not the citizenry. The CDC–COP named several senior administration officials as politically accountable for the current policy direction, including President Joseph N. Boakai, Jr., and key figures in his cabinet and party leadership.
As of this release, the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President have not issued a public response to the CDC–COP’s allegations or the call for an investigation. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has acknowledged receipt of the communication but offered no further comment.