George Weah has issued an executive memorandum warning all government officials from speaking on national policy issues without being authorized to do so, an Executive Mansion release said. “The President, therefore, cautions all members of the Executive Branch to take heed and govern themselves accordingly,” the statement said. On the other hand, observers added that the move is intended to strengthen government’s communication strategy and to also avoid officials misinforming the public. “It is equally irresponsible for people within leadership positions in government or the ruling party to promote such division as Deputy Minister Eugene Fahngon has done on social media. To take such a public stance and suggest it is a private opinion or a personal right, reflects a misunderstanding of the nature of public service in a democracy.

Source: Daily Observer May 09, 2019 02:26 UTC