By: Joseph Kerkula
The Unity Party (UP) Legislative Caucus has praised the Government of Liberia for a series of landmark international and governance achievements under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., including the reaffirmation of Liberia’s eligibility for a Second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact.
In a press statement issued Monday, December 22, 2025, in Monrovia, the Caucus, through its National Chairman, Representative Robert F. Womba, described the MCC confirmation as a major milestone that signals Liberia’s strengthened commitment to good governance, economic transparency, and inclusive national development.
Rep. Womba noted that the reaffirmation places Liberia back on track to access critical development financing for priority sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and human capital development.
He said the achievement reflects the government’s determination to enhance fiscal discipline, implement key policy reforms, and restore international confidence in the nation’s development agenda.
The UP Legislative Caucus also highlighted Liberia’s growing international recognition, citing the country’s historic election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term.
Liberia secured 181 votes out of 187 during the UN General Assembly elections, marking its return to the UNSC for the first time in more than six decades.According to the Caucus, the overwhelming support from UN member states underscores the international community’s trust in Liberia’s renewed commitment to peace, security, and global cooperation.
The election also significantly elevates Liberia’s diplomatic profile and influence on the world stage.
The statement further emphasized Liberia’s strong performance on the 2025 MCC Scorecard, a key determinant for compact eligibility.
The Caucus described the country’s passage of the scorecard as clear evidence of progress in governance, policy reforms, and economic management, reinforcing the confidence of international development partners.
Since taking office, President Boakai has prioritized strengthening Liberia’s global standing, revitalizing strategic partnerships, and re-engaging key development programs.
The Caucus cited the government’s deepened cooperation with the United States and other Western allies, progress toward securing a Second MCC Compact, the signing of major sector-based agreements, including a new Energy Compact, and Liberia’s increased participation in critical United Nations forums.
The Caucus described Liberia’s election to the UNSC as one of the administration’s most consequential accomplishments, noting that the position enables the country to directly contribute to decisions affecting global peace, security, sanctions, and conflict resolution.
According to the statement, these achievements collectively position Liberia to unlock transformative development financing, strengthen its leadership role within ECOWAS, and accelerate the implementation of key national priorities.
