MONROVIA – The Council of Patriots, organizer of the much-talked-about June 7 ‘Save the State’ protest, has consented to honor President George Weah’s invitation extended to them for a dialogue, but on condition that the media would be allowed to cover the entire meeting. Their consent to attend the meeting was communicated to the Minister of State, Mr. Nathaniel McGill in a letter dated May 13. McGill on May 9 wrote the organizers of the protest on the directive of the President inviting them to a meeting on May 14, Unification Day. The protest, according to the organizers is not to demand the resignation of President Weah, rather to demand meaningful reforms that will lead to the improvement and living standards of Liberians. The Council of Patriots has continuously maintained that their decision to protest is fueled by wanton neglect of the government to live up to its social contract towards ordinary citizens.

Source: Front Page Africa May 14, 2019 00:00 UTC