By Amos Harris
The Vice Chair for Legal Affairs of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Cllr. Moriah Yeakula-Korkpor, has sharply condemned Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs, Daniel Sando, for what she described as “insult-driven politics” and the misuse of a government communication platform.
Her strong rebuke follows comments Sando made during the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing on Tuesday, remarks that many observers considered unprofessional and politically charged.
Taking to her official Facebook page, Cllr. Yeakula-Korkpor accused Minister Sando of transforming a government institution—meant to inform the public—into a “cussing ground” for political retaliation.
“Daniel Sando, nobody can beat the whole Ministry of Ma Cuss in cussing. Besides, you’re my big brother, so we’re not in the cussing business. What we will consistently do is remind you to stay on the issues,” she wrote, signaling a pivot away from personal insults.
Cllr. Yeakula-Korkpor criticized Sando’s recent verbal attacks against ANC Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings, suggesting the Deputy Minister’s conduct was a deliberate attempt to distract from the government’s unfulfilled promises and economic failures.
She added a pointed remark: “If you know you can flip like myself and love your black bottle, clear bottle, red cup, blue cup, or glass, you should not be asking an opposition leader what he drank before going on a talk show.”
The ANC executive then challenged Sando and the Boakai-led administration to shift their focus squarely onto governance issues rather than engaging in personal attacks.
“Tell us how many jobs the ‘Rescue Mission’ has created in two years. Why are prices still high even though the government promised economic relief?” she questioned.
Her comments have reignited public debate over the professionalism and neutrality of MICAT, which is constitutionally tasked with promoting accurate and transparent communication on government policies. Critics argue the ministry has strayed from its mandate, becoming a partisan mouthpiece that engages more in political brawls than in public enlightenment.
The controversy has led several Liberians to express disappointment, urging President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to ensure his information team adheres to ethical standards and maintains decorum in public communications.
“If ministers are using state platforms to insult opposition leaders, then the blame lies with the President who appointed them,” a concerned citizen noted, arguing that such behavior undermines the credibility of the government and erodes public trust in its communication channels.
As the Boakai administration approaches its second year in power, calls are growing louder for a comprehensive reform of MICAT’s communication strategy—one that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and respect for dissenting views over partisan rhetoric and personal attacks.
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