03/09/2026
“My Loyalty Test Is Over” — Jabateh Hints at Next Political Move
MONROVIA, Liberia — Former Assistant Minister for Urban Affairs Mike B. Jabateh says he has completed what he describes as his “loyalty test” and is expected to announce his next political move in the coming days.
Jabateh made the statement in a Facebook post, describing himself as an “asset, not a liability,” while expressing frustration over what he characterized as repeatedly having to seek employment opportunities.
Speaking on a local radio station on Thursday, Jabateh said he would reveal his next political step during a press conference scheduled for the coming days.
Jabateh was among the political campaigners who supported President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the Unity Party during the 2023 presidential election.
On February 20, 2024, President Boakai appointed Jabateh as Assistant Minister for Urban Affairs. He was subsequently confirmed by the Liberian Senate.
His tenure in government came to an end following the restructuring of the Ministry of Internal Affairs into the Ministry of Local Government in April 2026.
President Boakai initially nominated Jabateh to serve as Assistant Minister for Peace-building under the new government structure. However, the Peace-building position was reportedly omitted from the final legislation establishing the Ministry of Local Government. As a result, Jabateh was not included among the officials submitted to the Senate for confirmation.
Following his departure from government, Jabateh appealed to President Boakai for reassignment to another government institution. That request, however, has yet to be granted.
His latest comments have sparked speculation about whether he could be preparing to distance himself from the ruling Unity Party or pursue another political direction.
Jabateh has not yet disclosed the specific nature of his next move, but his planned press conference is expected to provide further clarity.
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