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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: A fierce political disagreement has erupted between identical twin brothers, Rixck W. Barsi-Giah and Civicus Barsi-Giah, over their opposing allegiances to Liberia’s major political parties.
Rixck, a close ally of current President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and an executive at the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), strongly supports the ruling Unity Party while Civicus, on the other hand, is a staunch supporter of former President George Weah and the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), who previously served as the Buchanan Seaport Manager during Weah’s administration.
The conflict surfaced after Rixck publicly criticized Eugene Lenn Nagbe, Chief of Office Staff to former President Weah. In a sharply worded statement, Rixck accused Nagbe of poor judgment and political recklessness.
“CDCians must understand that GMW [George Manneh Weah] is a former President of the Republic of Liberia, and it’s utterly disgraceful to have Eugene Lenn Nagbe acting like one of his handlers and Chief of Staff,” Rixck stated. “The last time Lenn was given close access, his reckless statements contributed to the CDC government’s election loss, paving the way for my Unity Party’s victory.”
Rixck further warned that Nagbe’s continued involvement with the former president could damage the CDC’s political future. He urged the party to remove Nagbe from Weah’s inner circle to rebuild credibility.
Within hours, Civicus fired back with a passionate and personal response, “Hey, twin bro Baba Rixck, it is embarrassing to see you focus so much on Eugene Lenn Nagbe,” Civicus wrote. “Just as you’re a top-notch Rice University graduate in energy economics, Lenn is a master of communication and governance.”
Defending the former president, Civicus went on to describe Weah as a national icon with influence that transcends politics.
“George Manneh Weah Sr. is Liberia’s miracle child—our Obama. Even before politics, he was adored and honored. He remains more than just a former president.”
Civicus also lashed out at the current administration, accusing President Boakai of dishonesty and political opportunism.
“Boakai had to spend time with people who once denigrated him to become president. Calling Weah out of ‘goodwill’ is not statesmanship’s protocol manipulation,” he argued.
He ended his statement with a warning to the ruling party, “The Liberian people are tired of the arrogant Unity Party propaganda. Get to work and change the things you claimed were wrong.”
The Barsi-Giah brothers’ public spat reflects deeper divisions within Liberia’s political landscape, where loyalty and legacy continue to drive heated discourse, even within families.
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