According to the presidential office's communication, this leadership decision "reflects his determination to set an example in how to strengthen government work and show solidarity with citizens".
Joseph Nyuma Boakai is an experienced politician. He was vice president for 12 years, and he was besides head of the agriculture department. Citizens frequently call him Sleepy Joe, or Sleeping Joe, due to the fact that he sometimes naps during authoritative celebrations. However, Boakai, who took office in January 2024 after winning the election, promises to reconstruct hope and to do everything “so that the country does not fall off the cliff.”
