— Sounds Warning for Unspecified Actions
IPNEWS: The head of the Traditional Council of Liberia Chief Zanzan Kawor, is sounded his usual threat of unspecified action against recent decision by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Francis Nyumalin, declaring the end of the tenure, including others as the leadership of the National Traditional Council of Liberia.
Chief Kawor and his team have firmly asserted that their tenure has not yet concluded and maintained that they will continue to serve in their roles by the law.
Chief Zanzan Kawor and his team have pledged to resist the government’s decision, emphasizing their commitment to upholding the responsibilities and duties entrusted to them by the traditional community. They have expressed their determination to continue serving the people and preserving the cultural heritage of Liberia.
This situation now raises concerns about the governance of traditional leadership and respect for established tenures.
Many spoken to in Buchanan city over the weekend, expressed surprised at the Minister’s decision and are calling of emergency meeting of the traditional council nationwide.
“We stand united in defending our cultural heritage and the integrity of our traditional institutions. The Bassa people, alongside other concerned citizens, will remain vigilant and steadfast in ensuring that justice prevails and that our leaders are allowed to serve their full terms as mandated tribal people.” A member of the Traditional Council told IPNEWS in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa county over the weekend.
Last week, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Francis Nyumalin clarified that there was no place for Chief Zanzan Kawor and other members of the Traditional Council as stated by the reformed Local Governance Act.
Minister Nyumalin stated that under the new Local Governance Act, the National Traditional Council headed by Chief Zanzan Kaowr has elapsed following the coming into being of the Act in 2024, and bringing to being the National Council of Chiefs and Elders.
He stated that no matter of threats will take the government away from what was enacted with consultation of other key traditional and well as Elders across the country.
