Varflay Kamara, an award-winning journalist with Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)’s ELBC Radio, has resigned after nearly nine years of service, marking the end of a significant chapter at the country’s national broadcaster.
Kamara announced his departure in a statement, reflecting on what he described as an “incredible journey” that began in 2017 when he joined the institution as a reporter and newscaster.
During his tenure, he rose through the newsroom ranks, covering key state institutions including the Liberian Legislature and the Executive Mansion. He later became host of the influential Super Morning Show, the station’s flagship radio station, before serving in senior leadership roles as Director of Public Affairs and eventually director of news.
Kamara said the national broadcaster played a central role in shaping his professional career.
“LBS shaped me into the professional I am today. During my time there, I reported stories that made meaningful impact on our country,” he said.
He added that his journalism consistently focused on holding leaders accountable, regardless of which administration was in power.
“My reporting held the same governments, past and present, that paid me accountable. For that, I’m proud. My time on radio held the powerful to account and strengthened democracy in Liberia.”
Kamara also recalled conducting interviews with some of Liberia’s most influential figures, experiences he said strengthened his confidence and professional convictions.
His resignation comes shortly after he stepped down as host of the widely listened-to Super Morning Show, a program known for its political discussions and interviews with top government officials, policymakers, and civil society leaders.
In his farewell message, Kamara thanked the four management teams he served under and praised colleagues in the newsroom for their cooperation and support. He also encouraged staff to sustain reforms introduced during his leadership.
“Please sustain and improve upon the small but very powerful reforms we undertook in a short period,” he told colleagues.
He expressed appreciation to listeners and urged them to continue tuning in to ELBC, which he described as “the standard for professional broadcasting in Liberia.”
While Kamara did not disclose his immediate next move, he signaled that his relationship with the state broadcaster may not be over.
“I may return to LBS someday,” he said.
Kamara also reaffirmed his commitment to contributing to Liberia’s development, thanking supporters, particularly his mother, for their prayers and encouragement throughout his career.
His departure marks the exit of one of the most recognizable voices in Liberian public broadcasting in recent years.