MONROVIA – The Ministry of Justice says it is under obligation not to grant permit to the ‘Council of Patriots’ for the June 7 protest until they can provide legal documentation of their incorporation. According to the Ministry, it cannot work with unregistered institutions or associations. In a press conference held on Tuesday at Roots FM in Monrovia, members of the Council of Patriots said, “The purpose of our assembly is not to call for the step down of George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia. However, the Ministry of Justice argued that advisors and members do not qualify as officers for the purpose of representing a corporation and/or an unincorporated association. Alternatively, you may elect to submit the request in your individual names, as a group of citizens.”

Source: Front Page Africa May 01, 2019 18:00 UTC