This article is the first in a series of articles that will be released by The Covenant with Liberia team, which is a sociopolitical movement of grassroots activists, civil society organizations, and political leaders passionate about engaging ordinary Liberians to create lasting solutions to the country’s biggest socioeconomic problems.
OP-ED: Finally – John S. Morlu II is Preparing to Run for President of Liberia
You see, for the past few months, concerned Liberians have been working on a grassroots movement to support the anti-corruption initiative of John S. Morlu, II. This group has been urging the former Auditor General of Liberia to run for president in the upcoming 2017 elections based on his history as a leader in the fight against corruption in Liberia.
OP-ED: Safety & Security after UNMIL Undermined by President’s Constitution Referendum
At the 11th hour and in her 11th annual message to the Honorable Liberian Legislature, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf answered the million dollar question on the minds of most Liberians, Liberia’s partners as well as current and future investors.
OP-ED: On Infrastructure, Pres. Sirleaf Paints Too Rosy a Picture
In her State of the Nation address to the nation on Monday, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf painted a glowing review of the infrastructure development in the country. This image was one that differed drastically from the realities on the ground.
EDITORIAL: Pres. Sirleaf Should Fulfill Decentralization Promise Before Term Ends
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s administration has been promoting a decentralization platform since her arrival in office. At last year’s State of the Nation address, Sirleaf promised to work with the legislature to pass the already-drafted Local Government Act; however, the president failed to submit the bill, and her promises amounted to little more than just words.
OP-ED: They Herded Us into the Aircraft Like Cattle
No matter how much we believe nationalities are social constructs that keep certain people in their place, we can’t escape migration regimes sanctioned by nation states.
OP-ED: Dual Citizenship as The Law of The Land: A Myth or a Reality?
Recently, the idea of granting dual citizenship to nationals of African nations has become a contentious issue. Even those from countries that already recognize some form of dual citizenship are flirting with the idea of repealing such laws.
OP-ED: US Embassy’s Actions Should Speak Louder Than Its Words
Speaking at her farewell press conference in Monrovia, outgoing US Ambassador Deborah Malac had a grim outlook on the security situation in Liberia. America needs to put its money where its mouth is by investing in a sustainable democratic system in Liberia where there are justice, accountability and equal opportunities to counter the growing threat of mob violence.