Liberia, July 3 -- The decision by Bong County University (BCU) to name its newly designated colleges after prominent national and local figures, including President Joseph Boakai, has generated backlash, with critics arguing that the selection process ignored key contributors to the institution's creation while elevating individuals whose roles remain contested.

The controversy emerged following the university's announcement Thursday that its colleges - formerly part of Bong County Technical College (BCTC) - would be renamed in honor of selected national leaders, traditional authorities, and community figures whose contributions are said to have shaped education and development in the county.

However, the inclusion of President Boakai...