Prominent Unity Party Partisan Laments Unfair Business Climate
- Michael T
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
Monrovia, August 17, 2025—George Wallace III, a staunch supporter of the Unity Party, has taken to his Facebook page to decry the harsh reality of unfair treatment in Liberia’s business climate under the current Unity Party government. In his post, George argues that business opportunities are not transparent and open for bidders to compete.
Instead, individuals are being handpicked through backroom dealings, with many—including fellow Unity Party partisans—raising complaints about this unjust behavior. According to George, a small group of corrupt insiders is micromanaging business opportunities to serve their own interests
Liberia’s Competition Law, enacted in 2016 and referenced in a 2025 international judicial report, seeks to combat agreements and arrangements between competitors that restrain competition, including bid-rigging, price-fixing, and collusive conduct. Yet, despite these legal prohibitions, anti-competitive practices persist, often manifesting as patronage-driven business dealings that undermine the intended fairness of the market.
The Heritage Foundation’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom labels Liberia’s economy as “repressed,” revealing entrenched barriers that stifle entrepreneurship and investment. Patronage, non-transparent licensing, and regulatory delays all conspire to hinder both foreign and domestic businesses, privileging those with influential connections while leaving others at a distinct disadvantage.
Excerpts from George’s recent Facebook post underline his push for transparency and meritocracy, openly rejecting the culture of patronage and favoritism:
“ What I demand—as a Liberian and as a devoted partisan—is my right to fair opportunity. Business opportunities must be announced publicly, centralized, and transparent, so that all qualified entities can compete. Disqualification should come only if one does not meet the stated requirements. That is fairness. That is justice.”
George details how, after voicing these concerns publicly, he received calls urging him to stay silent and rely on personal connections—offers he firmly rebuffed. He accuses party insiders of perpetuating an “unfair business climate” and prioritizing loyalty over competence, a trend he believes undermines Liberia’s economic progress.
“It amazes me how easily some believe we should remain silent in the face of oppression, especially from our own peers… To those who think denying someone a business opportunity is inconsequential, let me be plain: when you deny me unfairly, you declare war not only on me but on my family’s well-being.”
With a powerful closing message, George insists he will not be silenced—and that he speaks for many others who remain in the shadows:
“my stand is not for myself alone. I have chosen to represent the voices of many who endure this unfairness quietly. I will not be silenced.”
In a climate where patronage and secrecy continue to dictate political and business rewards, George’s call for fairness and open competition highlights the systemic challenges facing Liberia’s business and political sphere.
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