Liberia: CDC Secretary General Koijee Promises ‘Stiff Resistance’ Against Indictment of Ex-president Weah’s Officials
Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]The CDC Secretary-General’s statement comes after several past officials were indicted by the Monrovia City Court on Monday, July 29, 2024, on corruption charges. These officials include former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, former Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr. Nyenati Tuan, and the former Comptroller of the Financial Intelligence Unit, now the Financial Intelligence Agency, were sent to prison by the Monrovia City Court on charges of economic sabotage and theft among others. In response, the CDC Secretary General says: “The peace of the country is bigger than Mr. Boakai and his shameless and spineless risky mission.”Koijee added: “Any attempt to politicize the peace and weaponize the Judiciary will be defaced and met with stiff resistance. The Liberian Mohammed Morsi is in the making.”Despite his outburst, the CDC Secretary General called on all citizens, especially partisans of the CDC to remain calm, adding that the National Executive Committee of the Party is in full control of the situation.
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July 30, 2024 15:32 UTC
Liberia: Former Finance Minister Tweah Calls Indictment a ‘Total Witch Hunt’ by Unity Party Government
Monrovia – Former Minister of Finance Samuel Tweah Denounces Government Indictment as “Total Witch Hunt”By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]Former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah has termed the government’s indictment against him as a “total witch hunt.”On Monday, Tweah and several former top officials of the Weah-Taylor administration were indicted on charges of economic sabotage, theft, and illegal disbursement of funds. Officials indicted alongside Tweah include former National Security Advisor Jefferson Karmoh, former Solicitor General Cllr. Nyenati Tuan, ex-Comptroller of the Financial Intelligence Unit (now FIA) D. Moses P. Cooper, and former Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) Stanley Ford. Tuan, Karmoh, and Cooper were imprisoned after failing to present a criminal appearance bond, as they could not afford the amount required for economic sabotage. “Working with my lawyers and others, I stand ready to defeat this witch-hunt and vindicate my reputation through the justice system,” Tweah said.
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July 30, 2024 15:27 UTC
‘26’ Exposes Dependents
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July 30, 2024 14:48 UTC
Liberia: Orator Pailey Calls for Comprehensive Economic Reforms
In her vision for economic transformation, Dr. Pailey called for a shift from resource extraction to industrialization. "Our education system must not only prepare students for university but also equip them with practical skills needed in the workforce," Dr. Pailey asserted. Dr. Pailey also highlighted the importance of supporting the creative economy as a driver of economic growth. "Our local agribusinesses are crucial for enhancing food security and promoting economic self-reliance," Dr. Pailey emphasized. We must hold high-level offenders accountable and restructure our anti-corruption mechanisms to ensure impartiality and effectiveness," Dr. Pailey urged.
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July 29, 2024 22:02 UTC
Liberia: Family of Late Alvin Koller Myers Calls on LNP to Launch Full Investigation into their Brother’s Death
MONROVIA – Amil Myers, the brother of Alvin Koller Myers, who was mysteriously murdered while working as a gate-man on the Old Road, near Tupee Taylor Junction, is calling on the Liberia National Police to conduct a thorough investigation into his brother’s death. The woman he worked for said armed robbers entered the fence and killed him at 1 am,” he explained. That night, Myers rushed to the scene on Old Road, but the lifeless body had already been taken to John F. Kennedy Hospital. “I went there with my family, but by the time we reached the scene, his body was gone. It was 2 o’clock when they removed the body from the scene,” Myers told FPA.
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July 29, 2024 20:23 UTC
Liberia: US Envoy Walkout Overshadows Liberia’s 177th Independence Anniversary Celebration After Orator’s ‘Provocative’ Comments
“I remain very concerned about the outsized influence of the United States in our transitional justice process,” Dr. Pailey noted. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia responded by emphasizing that Independence Day celebrations should be a time for hope, unity, and celebration. Unfortunately, the national orator introduced divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations… Independence Day is a time for hope and unity. Unfortunately, the national orator introduced divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations… Independence Day is a time for hope and unity. The CDC issued a statement late Friday, stating that the National Independence Day Oration should focus on peace and prosperity rather than attacks.
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July 29, 2024 18:53 UTC
“Let Dignity Define Us”
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July 29, 2024 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Independence Day Orator's Critique Prompts Walkout By US Envoy
"Lest we forget, the United States has taken more from us than it has given. "I remain very concerned about the outsized influence of the United States in our transitional justice process," Dr. Pailey noted. Lest we forget, the United States was one of the last countries to recognize our independence," she said. The United States has a long history of providing foreign assistance, amounting to at least $163 million annually. "Independence Day is a time for hope and unity.
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July 27, 2024 08:42 UTC
A Radical Agenda for Re-imagining Liberia
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July 27, 2024 02:10 UTC
“Focus on Achieving Tangibles”
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July 26, 2024 17:24 UTC
Liberia: Police Inspector General Coleman Names Former Top Weah Officials as Persons of Interest in Ongoing Investigation of Barten’s ‘Mysterious’ Death
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has named three officials, along with several others from the former George Manneh Weah administration as persons of interest in the death of Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua. Norris Tweah, Mr. James Thompson, Dr. Emmanuel Wreh, Gibson Tumbey, Robert Kettor, Musa Sesay, and Joe Tokpah, have already been questioned. How Barten diedEmmanuel Barten Nyeswua, Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, was found dead at his 72nd Boulevard residence on October 10, 2020, after an evening out at D’Calabash resort. Nyeswua’s death was the fourth auditor’s death in eight days under the Weah administration, following the deaths of LRA employees Albert Peters, Gifty Lama, and George Fanbutu. Despite these reports, the exact circumstances of Nyeswua’s death, including the identities of those present, remain unclear.
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July 24, 2024 12:29 UTC
Liberia National Police Denies Rep. Kolubah’s Allegation, Refutes Claims of Raiding Lawmaker’s ‘Base’
In April, Representative Kolubah was photographed standing with a female student by an individual believed to be associated with the children of President Boakai. On Monday, July 22, Representative Kolubah posted on social media that his political “base” at his Old Road residence was raided by officers of the Liberia National Police, reportedly for his critical stance against the Boakai-led government. The Police also shot live bullets and teargas and took away five of my motorbikes from my Base,” Rep. Kolubah said. He added: “The “war” President Joseph Boakai has started, I can assure him that we have been at it for six years. Addressing a news conference at the residence of Representative Kolubah, the CDC Secretary General condemned the police action, adding that an attack on the Representative is an attack on every Liberian.
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July 23, 2024 22:06 UTC
Liberia: President Boakai Calls for United Efforts to Revitalize Mano River Union at High-Level Meeting in Monrovia
Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for concerted efforts of all Mano River Union states to consolidate the existence of the union. This led to poor visibility and attention by the MRU Secretariat,” President Boakai stressed. Therefore, President Boakai emphasized the need for member states to demonstrate more commitment to the union. I’m therefore appealing to all of you, including our development partners, to be open and foresighted, during this celebration. Your kind suggestions will help us chart a new development course to fulfill our objectives through our Secretariat,” President Boakai added.
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July 23, 2024 21:52 UTC
300 Hectares Lowland Rice Project on Course In Nimba
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Source:Daily Observer
July 23, 2024 09:06 UTC