–As LPP Envisions a Massive Turnout
IPNEWS: The Youth Wing of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP) says it will lead a massive anti-corruption march today, Monday, August 22, in front of the United States Embassy near Monrovia.
According to a release from LPP youth Wing, the anti-corruption march under the theme: “March for Economic Justice” is expected to be graced by scores of Monrovians from various communities and its environs following huge mobilization last week.
The LPP release states that it will gather before the American Embassy in Monrovia where a position statement supporting the United States Government’s recent action in the fight against corruption in Liberia will be presented.
The LPP Youth Wing states that the economic justice march aims to create opportunities for every person to have a dignified, productive, and creative life that extends beyond simple economics but that is lacking at the moment under the present administration in Liberia as corruption has taken over the country in every sector.
LPP including presidential hopeful Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, Chairman Yanqui Zaza, and many others are also expected to be in attendance during the march in the fight against corruption in the country which is eating the fabric of the society.
According to the organizer, the marchers will either begin from the Center for the Promotion of Intellectual Development (CENPID) on Carey Street in central Monrovia and walk to the American Embassy up Benson Street or gather and assemble peacefully before the Embassy where various positions statements from civil society organizations, human rights groupings and some opposition political parties will be read to the United States Government.
Last week, Presidential Affairs Minister Nathaniel McGill, Chief Prosecutor Sayma Syrenius Cephus, and the National Port Authority (NPA) Managing Director, William ‘Bill’ Twehway were slapped with sanction freezing their bank accounts wherever they are and also placing them under visa restriction from entering the United States.
The three senior officials have been accused by the United States Government of corruption, using their respective offices to steal or divert public funds for their personal use.
The sanction was a result of some period of unannounced investigation both locally and internationally. However, the trio have been suspended from their respective official duties immediately by the President following the pronouncement by the United States Government.
But the public including the opposition bloc, civil society organizations, human rights groupings, and the religious community among others believes that the suspension is not enough, therefore, they are calling for their sacking instead. (Courtesy of Smart News)
