Joseph Nymah Boakai

Joseph Nymah Boakai is a prominent Liberian politician and businessman who served as the Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He is known for his long-standing involvement in Liberian politics and his candidacy in the 2017 presidential elections. Boakai has been a key figure in advocating for economic development and social justice in Liberia, and he has also held various roles in the private sector. In the context of recent news, he announced a moratorium on public land transactions during his State of the Nation Address, an action that is central to the ongoing investigation involving the Liberia Land Authority and allegations of fraudulent land dealings.