Paynesville City – A pro-government group, the Progressive Ladies of CDC says it is dismayed over Unity Party Standard-bearer Joseph Boakai’s decision to not select a female as his running mate in the October 10, 2023, Presidential Election. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]Former Vice President Boakai recently selected Nimba County Senator Jeremiah Koung as his running mate thereby leaving Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence, the woman that many thought he was choosing. According to the group, former Vice President Boakai cannot be pretending to be a supporter of women’s empowerment when he has consistently denied a woman from being his Vice Standard bearer on two occasions. This singular mistake led to his massive defeat wherein Mr. Weah won 14 out of 15 counties in the runoff election. “This belief is a betrayal from Mr. Boakai and this betrayal from Mr. Boakai has caused Madam Lawrence a three-week political coma.