Ibrahim Al-bakriNyeiLONDON – Liberian Scholar Ibrahim Al- bakri Nyei has called for a robust constitutional reform to allow for the full implementation of the Local Government Act and sustain gains made towards decentralization reform in Liberia. He pointed out that countries that experience violent civil wars and political crises normally seek to address their problems through broader constitutional reform with the aim of promoting political participation and inclusive democratic governance. He said successive Liberian leaders used the council mechanism for various purposes such as integration of tribal communities and the establishment of patronage networks among chiefs. He described the current constitution as obsolete and out of sync with the demands for democratic governance and political rights in the 21st century. Mr. Nyei mentioned that the processes leading to the impeachment of Justice Ja’neh is a further testament to the ineffectiveness of the current constitution in protecting rights.

Source: Front Page Africa April 15, 2019 01:18 UTC