As ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ. B๐จ๐๐ค๐๐ข Admonishes Citizens To Trust The Justice System
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From east to west and from north to south in Liberia, this West African state has over the years been plagued with the menace of mob violence, something that has led to countless number of deaths and juries as well as burning down and looting of public and private structures.
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In the wake of the threat posed to Liberiaโs peace and stability by mob violence in over the years, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially launched the Anti- Mob Violence Campaign in the country, urging citizens to respect the rule of law and trust the justice system.
The Campaign, led by the ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ in collaboration with the ๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐๐), was launched at the Saye Town community field in Monrovia over the weekend.
According to the Justice Ministry, the campaign is aimed at eradicating the increased wave of Mob Justice in the Country thereby, restoring confidence in the rule of law.
President Boakai called on Liberians not to take the law in their own hands, especially in the case of mob violence.
The Justice Ministry press statement says the campaign seeks to reinforce the rule of law, protect human rights, and strengthen community trust in the justice system.
President Boakai also urged the citizens especially young people to abandon mob justice and embrace peaceful, legal solutions to conflicts and grievances.
“Mob violence has no place in a civilized societyโ.
The rule of law is the most powerful weapon we have to secure justice, stability, and development.
President Boakai asserted that the campaign marks a renewed effort by his government to address not only the symptoms but also the root causes of violence including youth unemployment and limited access to justice.
Speaking earlier, Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh lauded the Presidentโs unwavering support and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to rolling out the campaign across the fifteen counties of Liberia.
โWe are determined to change the narrative, justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done, in every community, for every Liberian,โ Minister Tweh told the gathering.
Minister Tweh also declared mob violence a dire threat to the countryโs democracy and rule of law; calling on Liberians to at all times, use the legal framework to seek redress.
โToday, we gather at a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey, where the specter of mob violence casts a long shadow over the fundamental tenets of our democracy,โ Minister Tweh said. โWith grave concern, we have witnessed a stark increase in mob violence that threatens the very fabric of our communities and jeopardizes the security and well-being of our dear people.โ
Minister Tweh noted the recent surge in mob-related incidents, including deadly attacks in Weala and Paynesville, which resulted in tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties
Representatives from the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, Press Union of Liberia, National Muslim Council, the Imam Council of Liberia, Diplomatic Corps, Liberia Council of Churches, Civil Society Organizations, Liberian National Bar
Association, Motorcycle and Tricycle Union of Liberia, Yana Boys Association among several organizations graced the Occasion, pledging their unflinching support to Government to eradicate mob justice and promote the rule of law.