The Puppet on a String and His War on Excellence: A Retort to Isaac Jackson’s Baseless Diatribe

By Julius T. Jaesen, II
juliusjaesen@gmail.com

Isaac, your latest tirade against Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan II reeks of the same desperation, dishonesty, and intellectual laziness that characterised your previous outburst. Beneath the verbose smoke screen of hollow rhetoric and recycled insults lies a simple truth—your newfound masters who have hired you as a ventriloquist puppet to do their bidding are now threatened by Minister Ngafuan’s towering achievements and widespread respect among Liberians.

Let me address your baseless accusations in your recent retort point by point.

1. The So-called “Remotely-Controlled Callers” Narrative
Your attempt to discredit the OK FM opinion poll by branding callers as “government-paid” is not only ridiculous but also intellectually lazy. Are we to believe that every single caller, across political divides, was bribed or scripted? Even your beloved and newfound friend, Nathaniel Falo McGill was named Senator of the Year in the same poll. Did he also hire callers to exalt himself? Why are you suspiciously quiet on McGill’s Senator of the Year Award? Or is your selective outrage only triggered when the recognition shines on Minister Ngafuan? Your hypocrisy is glaring, Isaac, and Liberians can see through your charade.

2. Desperation for Accolades? Far From It!
Minister Ngafuan’s legacy of academic excellence, professional distinction, and public service is well-documented. From graduating Summa Cum Laude at the University of Liberia to serving with distinction as Minister of Finance and later as Minister of Foreign Affairs, his track record speaks for itself and can never be erased by anyone, not even by a hired muppet and a toy soldier. Awards have been conferred upon him nationally and internationally, not by party loyalists but by credible institutions. Your insistence on painting his most recent recognition by members of the public through an opinion poll as purchased only exposes your bitterness and inability to celebrate excellence.

3. Tribalism and Governance
You accuse Minister Ngafuan of being a tribalist, yet you fail to provide a single shred of evidence to support your claim. It is laughable that you would try to tarnish the reputation of a man whose leadership style transcends ethnic and political divides. Unlike you, Isaac, Minister Ngafuan doesn’t thrive on inflammatory rhetoric or divisive politics. He serves Liberia—not a tribe, not a party, but the nation.

If tribalism is your newfound crusade, why not start by addressing the deeply ingrained tribal rhetoric in some of your political allies’ circles instead of throwing baseless accusations at Minister Ngafuan?

4. On the Budget and Transparency
You casually throw around accusations about the budget lacking transparency without offering any concrete evidence. Minister Ngafuan has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent governance throughout his public service career. He doesn’t operate in secrecy or shield public funds from scrutiny. If you have specific evidence of malpractice, present it. Otherwise, stop polluting public discourse with unsubstantiated claims.

5. Silence on National Issues? Laughable!
You accuse Minister Ngafuan of being silent on national issues, yet his public statements and actions consistently reflect his deep commitment to Liberia’s progress. Leadership is not measured by how loudly one shouts in the public square but by how effectively one contributes to solving real problems. Minister Ngafuan has never shied away from speaking up on critical issues when it matters most. But he will not be like you, who trivialise your voice, loosely speaking without real substance. Your selective hearing doesn’t change this fact.

As for your mention of John Morlu II, let’s not pretend that if Samuel Doe Tweah pays and instructs you to throw insults at him, you wouldn’t do so. Your mouth for hire and shifting alliances are well-known.

6. The University of Liberia and Student Welfare
Your attempt to drag Minister Ngafuan into the University of Liberia’s challenges is both desperate and laughable. The issues affecting the university are structural and long-standing. Minister Ngafuan is neither the Minister of Education nor the President of the University. However, unlike you, he doesn’t exploit the plight of struggling students for cheap political points. You, Isaac, sat in senior government positions and did nothing to advocate for the warfare of struggling students and these very challenges you now weaponise in your rhetoric.

7. Self-Interest and Public Service
You speak of self-interest, yet Minister Ngafuan has consistently prioritised national interests above personal gain. He resigned from his ministerial position ahead of the 2017 elections—a move that demonstrated integrity and respect for public office. What about you, Isaac? How many times have you clung to positions or shamelessly oscillated between political camps in pursuit of self-interest?

8. The Use of State Resources
Ironically, you accuse Minister Ngafuan of misusing state resources but provide no evidence to support your baseless claims. But I forgot, Isaac and evidence are diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive. It’s easy to point fingers when you are outside the corridors of power, but Liberians have long memories, Isaac. Your moral high ground is nothing but a facade.

9. A Trap of Intellectual Dishonesty
Your parting threats of “whiplashes” and your obsession with petty insults only expose the shallow nature of your argument. Resorting to personal attacks and character assassination isn’t the hallmark of a “courageous people” as you claim to represent—it’s the refuge of a cornered propagandist.

Minister Ngafuan’s achievements, integrity, and commitment to Liberia’s development are written in ink, not pencil. They cannot be erased by the tantrums of an envious detractor and hired mouth with a bruised ego.

Isaac, Liberia’s political landscape is in dire need of refined discourse, not the hollow theatrics you have displayed in your rants. Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has earned his accolades not through bribery or manipulation but through sheer competence, hard work, and discipline.

Your outbursts might provide temporary amusement to your social media followers and masters, but they do nothing to advance meaningful conversations about Liberia’s future. If you wish to contribute to national development, rise above personal vendettas and focus on substance—not sensationalism.

As Liberia stands at a critical juncture, the nation needs builders, not rabble-rousers. It needs thinkers, not ranters. It needs patriots, not self-serving demagogues.

Grow up, Isaac!