Monrovia, Liberia, May 7, 2026 – Senator Amara Konneh has made a striking claim that he was effectively pushed out of President Joseph Boakai’s inner circle following the 2023 runoff elections, a development that is now fueling debate about internal tensions within the Unity Party.
In an interview with OK FM on Tuesday evening, Senator Konneh expressed disappointment over what he described as a breakdown in his previously close working relationship with the President, alleging that senior party officials played a role in sidelining him.
“I no longer maintain the close ties I once had with the President,” he lamented, suggesting a significant shift in the dynamics that once defined the party’s leadership structure.
The Unity Party, a major political force in Liberia, is now facing increased scrutiny as it navigates the post-election period. Konneh’s remarks have brought renewed attention to possible divisions within the party’s ranks, raising questions about cohesion at the top level.
According to the senator, who played a key role in the campaign leading up to the runoff elections, his removal from the inner circle was not voluntary but the result of internal political maneuvering.
“It has become increasingly clear that certain individuals within the Unity Party are more interested in consolidating their own power than in fostering unity and collaboration,” he stated.
Although Konneh did not directly name those he believes were responsible, his comments point to growing friction and competing interests within the party’s leadership. The implications of his allegations are significant, suggesting possible fractures in trust and loyalty among senior figures.
Political observers say the development could affect the Unity Party’s ability to project unity as it prepares for future legislative business and upcoming local elections.
Analysts further note that the party may need to urgently address these internal disagreements to maintain public confidence and political momentum.
With Senator Konneh now seemingly distanced from the President’s close advisory circle, questions remain about who is shaping key decisions within the party and how these dynamics may influence the Boakai administration moving forward.
It remains uncertain whether Konneh’s public remarks will trigger internal reforms or deepen existing divisions within the Unity Party.
