Organizers of the planned June 7 protest were unable to meet with the Liberian Senate for a scheduled meeting yesterday because the Senate failed to agree to the protest leaders’ demand to open the meeting to the media.
President Weah to Announce New Central Bank Board of Governors
President George Weah is expected to announce a new Board of Governors for the Central Bank of Liberia next week, amid several reports noting that the bank lacks proper systems and controls.
Senate Meets with Organizers of June 7 Protest Today
The Liberian Senate has extended an invitation to organizers of the June 7 protest for a meeting today.
Full Transcript: President Weah Addresses Nation Ahead of June 7 Protest
President George Weah addressed the nation on Wednesday in a pre-recorded message on the current state of the economy and a report from the General Audition Commission on the botched US$25 million mop-up exercise. His remarks are contained below.
Citizens Petition Supreme Court to Compel Justice Minister to Grant Permit to June 7 Protesters
A group of citizens has filed a petition to the Supreme Court of Liberia to compel Justice Minister Musa Dean to grant a permit to allow for the planned June 7 protest to take place.
Leaked Document Shows LACC Will Now Investigate US$25 Million Mop-Up Exercise
Hours ahead of President George Weah’s address to the nation, a communication has leaked to the public showing Justice Minister Musa Dean requesting that the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission launch a “full-scale investigation†into the findings of the General Auditing Commission’s recent report on the US$25 million mop-up funds.
Lawyer Announces Plan to Petition Court to Stop June 7 Protest
Less than two weeks to the planned June 7 protest in Monrovia, prominent lawyer Arthur Johnson has announced plans to petition the Supreme Court to prevent organizers from going ahead with the protest.
Pres. Weah to Address Nation on Wednesday
President George Weah will on Wednesday, May 29 address the nation.