President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Friday, January 23, 2026, called on Liberians to embrace national unity, describing it as the most important development tool the nation can possess.
The President made the call when he delivered remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Paynesville City Hall, an event organized by the Christian Community of Liberia ahead of the President’s Annual Message to the Legislature.
According to President Boakai, coming together in prayer before the Annual Message is significant not only for the legislative agenda but also for strengthening the unity of the country. “Having unity does not mean that we do not have differences. We do, and we should. But in the midst of all, when we have unity, we can come together and resolve issues,” the President said.
The Liberian Leader attributed Liberia’s resilience in times of national crisis and misunderstanding to divine intervention, noting, “It is because of God that Liberia has always been able to withstand difficult moments in our national history.” He commended the organizers for their foresight and dedication, and thanked the clergy and prayer partners for their intercessions for the nation and its leadership.
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, also speaking at the program, expressed gratitude to God for the nation’s journey and leadership. “When we think of all we have been through, who we are, what we have done and what we have not done, we just say thanks to God. Thanks to God for our lives and for our leadership,” she said.
Sirleaf emphasized that national progress depends on the collective responsibility of all citizens, adding that unity remains vital for Liberia’s development and future.
For his part, the Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Honorable Richard Nagbe Koon, proposed that every last Friday before the delivery of the Annual Message be observed as a National Day of Prayer to allow for spiritual reflection.
Additionally, Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence urged national leaders to ensure that Liberia continues to move within God’s plan. She expressed the hope that future National Prayer Breakfasts would bring together all former leaders and senior officials as a strong symbol of unity.
In further remarks, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, hailed the organizers and called for continued prayers for the Judiciary. He noted that judges across the country need divine guidance as they discharge their Constitutional duty of administering justice.
The National Prayer Breakfast brought together current and former leaders, members of the clergy, and government officials in a collective call for unity, peace, and national renewal.
