Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has articulated his opposition to the controversial Orantos Petroleum agreement and the recently passed 2026 National Budget.

In a public statement, Senator McGill said his decision to vote against the Orantos deal was driven solely by considerations of national interest and economic prudence, rejecting claims that his stance was influenced by partisan or political motivations. He described the agreement as poorly structured and inconsistent with Liberia's long-term development priorities.

Senator McGill stated that after reviewing the details of the agreement, he concluded that the deal does not adequately protect Liberia's interests or guarantee meaningful benefits for th...