“The report should also include the 25 million USD intended for the mop up exercise,” the leader of COCUBOM demanded. GovernanceMembers of the opposition bloc present at the meeting raised issues about the rule of law which they say is a major concern. Asset DeclarationMeanwhile, both the political parties, civil society organizations and the religious groups at the meeting have demanded investigations into the sudden giant size properties acquired by some officials of government in the absence of asset declaration. The UN, AU and ECOWAS pledged to work with both the government, oppositions, religious community and civil society to ensure that peace is maintained. They also urged the government, oppositions, religious communities and civil society to collaboratively to ensure that peace is maintained in Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa February 27, 2019 00:22 UTC