Monrovia - Strange and tight security measures are in place ahead of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s Annual Message today. A FrontPageAfrica reporter on the scene reports that even accredited journalists are finding it difficult to gain access to the Capitol building. Inside the Capitol a giant poster carrying the inscription: “The Legislature Say Thank You Madam President is paying homage to Sirleaf who will be delivering her final Annual Message. Jackson Morris, a student of the University of Liberian laments that he is tired of listening to what he calls repeated lies from the president. The President's Annual Message is in consonance with Article 58 of the Constitution of Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa January 23, 2017 13:56 UTC