I wish to commend the ongoing efforts of all Liberians who continue to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and protest. In every functioning democracy, the voices of the people must be heard—and heard clearly. Every organized protest that reflects the will of the people deserves respect, protection, and attention, not intimidation, sabotage, or dismissal by the Boakai government.
Let it be known that the success of any protest is not measured by who is absent or present, but by the collective commitment of the people to speak truth to power. We are all members of various coalitions and political affiliations, but above all, we are citizens of the Republic of Liberia—a sovereign people with inviolable rights.
To the leadership of STAND headed by Mulbah Morlu and all those who continue to stand up in the wake of the Boakai government’s bad governance and call for justice, accountability, and good governance, I salute your courage and resolve. Remain peaceful, remain principled, and do not lose focus. Liberia is—and must always remain—bigger than any one person, group, or political party.
Let us all stand firm in the truth: Liberia First. Liberia Foremost. Liberia Always.
Never surrender your right to be heard. Stand up for your rights. Stand up for Liberia.
God bless Liberia.
GEORGE MANNEH WEAH, Sr.
Former President of the Republic of Liberia.
