NAHWUL Refutes Claims of Pressuring President Boakai

Published at: 03/27/2024 - 10:48 / Updated at: 03/27/2024 - 10:54
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The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has refuted claims made by Theophilus Fayiah, President of the Liberia Physician’s Assistants Association (LINPAA) that the union is pressurizing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to make a decision in its favor. 

“The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) wishes to clarify that it has never exerted pressure on the President of the Republic to appoint Comrade Martha Morris to the position of Deputy Minister of Administration (DMA),” said the Union in a press release on Monday, March 25. “In our previous communications, NAHWUL has consistently expressed support for President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's nomination of Comrade Martha Morris and advocated for the correction of any errors made by officials at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.

“We remain deeply appreciative of the President’s decision to address this matter promptly and stand ready to support the rightful appointment of Comrade Martha Morris as DMA.

Regarding Mr. Fayiah’s assertion of consultation with his institution, it is important to note the following sequence of events:

  • On Friday, February 23, 2024, a meeting was held at NAHWUL's headquarters in Paynesville, where stakeholders resolved to engage with the media and other relevant parties.
  • On Saturday, February 24, 2024, representatives from LINPAA, LNA, and other leadership convened in Bomi as part of these engagement efforts.
  • Later that same evening, it was agreed that LINPAA and LNA would address the matter during their Spoon Talk Show, while NAHWUL would issue press statements to continue the engagement.
  • Subsequently, plans were made for a meeting on February 27, 2024, which Mr. Fayiah could not attend due to his car involvement in an accident.
  • Further meetings were arranged by NAHWUL on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with LINPAA, LNA, and other associations, where updates were provided, and pledges of support were made to advance President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr.'s mandate.

“In light of these sequential events, we leave it to you, esteemed members of the press and the listening public, to discern the inconsistencies in our colleague's recent statements,” the statement said. “NAHWUL remains committed to transparency, unity, and the pursuit of justice for all health workers in Liberia. We urge continued support and collaboration as we navigate through these challenging times.”