“As anticipated, following the 2023 Presidential elections, many of us in the diaspora who had long stood with the Unity Party—since as far back as 1997—not only by virtue of our membership but through our resources, finances, mobilization, and countless sacrifices, continued to extend our unwavering support.
It is worthy of note that after the 2017/2018 elections, some partisans lost hope, and many sought new affiliations with other political parties for their personal reasons. Yet, there were those of us who remained steadfast—not simply because of an individual presidential aspirant, but because of the deeper ideology and principles of the Unity Party itself. We believed in standing firm, not drying our clothes only where the sun shines.
In the diaspora, we did more than keep the ideology alive—we defended the integrity of the institution, protected the office and reputation of the standard bearer, and ensured that the Unity Party’s relevance did not fade. Many auxiliary groups emerged—Friends of Boakai, The Patron, CPP, JNB Tact Team, among others. While some of these were born out of fear that the Unity Party had lost its political relevance, or from principled disagreements with leadership, they nonetheless broadened the Party’s base and created avenues for engagement.
I, George W. Wallace III, was among the few who firmly upheld the ideals and principles of the Unity Party while working closely with these auxiliary groups. I personally hosted meetings, strategy sessions, and important gatherings in Minnesota, and supported events across the United States—all in the name of preserving the Party’s mission.
Fast forward—
When I arrived in Monrovia for the Presidential Inauguration, graciously hosted by my brother and friend Amin Modad, I wasted no time. I launched the first ride-sharing app in Liberia’s history and began offering free consultancies to various institutions. My goal was simple but urgent: to introduce ICT-driven solutions that curb corruption, minimize cash handling and paper trails, and enhance accountability, productivity, and cost efficiency—all in line with the President’s vision for a stronger digital Liberia.
Over time, I visited close to twenty institutions with proposals. Surprisingly, only one institution afforded us an opportunity: the supply of computers. We won the bid not through favoritism, but because we were the lowest bidder—our margin being less than a thousand dollars for twenty-five computers. I was desperate to break through, but not at the expense of the Liberian people’s resources. To this day, I remain proud of that small yet significant victory.
One of my deepest disappointments—
After lengthy internal consultations, I finally had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Amos Tweh. I submitted an expression of interest to provide consultancy services to the LPRC. He instructed me to work with the ICT Director on a discovery process, observing due process in line with PPCC requirements. For two full days, my team and I worked tirelessly to deliver a detailed discovery proposal/report, which I submitted to Mr. Tweh both in hard copy and via WhatsApp (which was confirmed as read).
Yet, after weeks of follow-up calls—none answered, none returned—my efforts were met with silence. I even appealed to fellow partisans for intervention, but the outcome remained the same. The rejection itself did not wound me; what followed left a scar.
The Unity Party scheduled a meeting at the Golden Key. A Party Official invited me, describing it as an opportunity to finally meet senior officials face-to-face and exchange solution-driven ideas. Hopeful, I arrived early, recognized familiar faces, and quietly took a seat at the back. While seated, I noticed Mr. Tweh across the room. Our eyes met. In that very moment, he turned to a security officer, pointed in my direction, and, with a wave of his finger, ordered me out.
The guard approached, informed me I was not invited, and despite my attempts to explain, he escorted me out of the hall in front of my fellow partisans and strangers alike.
That moment was not merely humiliating—it was heartbreaking. After years of sacrifice, loyalty, and tireless work to uphold the Party’s values, to be dismissed in such a manner was a bitter pill to swallow.
…to be continued”.
