Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Unity Party Political Leader, Joseph Nyumah Boakain and Chairman of the four opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has disclosed that in the coming week he will report to the country on the status of the CPP with a view on the way forward, assuring all Liberians that whatever directions these deliberations lead them to will be announced to the country. “In the coming week, I shall be reporting to the Liberian people on matters relating to the CPP with a view on the way forward. I want to reassure all Liberians that whatever directions these deliberations lead us to, I,…

The Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia and head of the Joint Security, Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean, has described the issue of disadvantaged youth or zogos as an overriding concern to all Liberians and the Joint Security which he said the government is taking seizure of the matter and hope that in a relatively short period progress will be seen. While the Joint Security amid huge public outcry is taking some steps to bring the situation under control, a member of the 54th National Legislature, Lofa County Senator Steve Zargo who Chairs the State Statutory Committee on Defense,…

Liberia’s Chief Referee Lamin K. Kamara will call time on his refereeing career this Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Tusa Field Pitch in Gardnerville, ironically where his career began nearly three decades ago as a student referee. The former FIFA Badge Referee dubbed ‘’Libyan or CR7’’ will retire from active refereeing shortly after serving as Fourth Official in the ORANGE 1st Division League fixture this weekend involving MC Breweries and Bea Mountain. Mr. Kamara has served as Liberia’s Chief Referee since December 5, 2012, after serving as deputy for the previous two years. In a colorful career that started…

The Government of Liberia has categorically refuted media reports claiming the arrest of Mr. Isaac Vah Tukpah, the co-author of a book containing obscene and defaming materials against the First Family of the Republic of Liberia. Mr. Tukpah, who attempted fleeing the country on Tuesday night using an unauthorized crossing in Tianeh, Grand Capemount County, was instead prevented from doing so because the borders were already closed and for his safety. According to MICAT, Mr. Tukpah was without the appropriate travel documents, in addition to attempting to cross when the borders were officially closed. This claimed the attention of the…

BY PROFESSOR AUGUSTINE KONNEH, PhDDEAN, AME UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL 2022 is the Bicentennial of the founding of Liberia (meaning Land of the Free, formerly Grain or Pepper Coast): an enclave that was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society (ACS) to rid the United States of freed and manumitted slaves that might be future threats to the homeland. The ACS rationalized the return of African Americans as humanitarian with a Westernizing and Christianizing mission. Taxation without representation, allegations of racism, and threats from encroachment from big powers included the raison d’etre to declare Liberia independent from the ACS in…

House Speaker Dr. Bhofal Chambers says it is necessary that the first two Branches of Government jointly engage and participate in the crafting of all agreements, especially all concession agreements before submission to the Legislature for passage or ratification. According to a statement from the House communication center, speaking Monday, January 24, 2022, shortly after President Weah’s State of the Nation Address, Speaker Chambers noted that the approach will enhance or strengthen the Legislature’s enactment and oversight roles. He stressed that the tradition for legislative ratification needs a significant structural overhaul. At the same time, the House Speaker has stressed…

ANNUAL MESSAGE TO THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH NATIONAL LEGISLATURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. GEORGE MANNEH WEAH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA THE CAPITOL BUILDING CAPITOL HILL MONROVIA, LIBERIA 24 JANUARY 2022 Madam Clar M. Weah, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia; Madam Vice President and President of the Senate; Mr. Speaker; Mr. President Pro-Tempore; Honorable Members of the 54TH Legislature; Your Honor the Chief Justice, Associate Justices of the Supreme Court and Members of the Judiciary; The Dean and Members of the Cabinet and other Government Officials; The Doyen, Excellencies,…

The president of the Faith University College base in lower Magibi County in Liberia, Pastor Tarley Garley has announced, they are offering over 1000 scholarships to boost the Country’s educational system. Addressing team of Journalists at his University Campuses on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Garley noted that his University is a Faith base Institution focusing to provide adequate education Skills training for those in need of quality education. He maintains that their mission is not to yields maximum profits but to meet the need of those who are yarning for education in society. According to him, his University will provide…

A day after the social media reports of the Book entitled  George Weah: The Dream, The Legend, The Rise to Power which is Co-Author by the Office Chief of staff  “Isaac Vah Tukpah”, from the political Leader of Alternative National Congress Mr. Alexander Cummings. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection said, it is disturbed by the mocking and dehumanizing characterization of womanhood deplorably wrapped in an unauthorized book. Addressing the Media on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection  Ms. Williametta  Saydee-Tarr said, she finds this smear campaign and groundless onslaught against Liberia’s First Lady and her…

ANC Political Leader Alexandra Cummings has dismiss his new Chief of Office Staff, Isaac Vah Tukpah for what he term as continuous disrespect and denigration of girls and women. It is established that before Mr. Tukpah joined the ANC family, he co-authored a book called, George Weah: The Dream, The Legend, The Rise of Power. .Chapter 13 of the book spoke negatively and in a rude and disrespectful manner about the first family of Liberia. Thou, the book is been slowly absorbed by many liberians at home and around, the negative construction of the is driving many mad and angry…