-President says “Those who want to protest have their Rights”
-As Liberian Senate proposes National Reconciliation Conference
By Mark N. Mengonfia -mmenginfia@gmail.com
Liberian President George M. Weah has for the first time spoken publicly on the planned June 7 “Save the state” protest, saying protesters have their constitutional right.
Speaking to legislative reporters in a running interview after hours of meeting with members of the Liberian Senate, President Weah said, “They have their rights according to the constitution.”
He added that “it is important to dialogue.”
The Liberian leader told Reporters that while it is true that they have their rights, they need to reflect on the April 14,1979 and other protests, which have not ended up well for the country.
The Liberian leader in the few minutes running interview said that he has gone to the Liberian legislature particularly the Liberian Senate to discuss some pressing national issues.
After his closed door meeting with the Liberian Senate, President Weah also met some with members of the House of Representatives.
At the same time, after the long hours of meeting, Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chea told reporter that the President meeting focused on 10 key national issues.
Senator Chie said that among things they discussed are Justice and Security, economic situation status of report on the L$ 16Billion and US$25 million mop-uo exercise to remove exess Liberian dollars from the market.
Other issues discussed included the planned June 7 protest, withdrawel of the tenured bill, assessment of performence of current government officials, to form a government of inclusion, UN letter regarding the management of funds, proposal for a national reconciliation conference and information dissemination from the government to its people.
The Senate Pro-tempore said the President was concern about the planned June 7 Protest something he said they as leaders proposed for dialogue and national conference.
Senator Chie indicated that as leaders of the country, they are very concern about those national happenings which could create problems for the state.