Monrovia, Liberia – Solidarity and Trust for a New Day’s chairman has informed the general public that that STAND is not a political party and will continue to be a civil society group dedicated to supporting the average Liberian. The only individuals who would be terrified of STAND’s presence, Mulbah Morlu said, are unscrupulous government officials who embezzle the money of the Liberian people.
Mr. Morlu made the statements when the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day dedicated its new offices in Congo Town east of Monrovia on Friday.
Chairman Morlu told the large number of people who graced the occasion that STAND will continue to fights against the ills including corruption and bad governance in the Liberian society
“On behalf STAND and thousands of its members across the country,” he went on, “the organization will remain a force for good. STAND will remain tall in defense of the masses, what is rights, to fight impunity and bring about a accountable governance. If you are in government and continue to do those bad things, then you have a good reason to be afraid because this organization will go after those who corrupt, polluting the seat of power and misusing the wealth of the people.”
“We are doing these things without any desire for political incentives because our desire is for peace, stability and democratic growth in Liberia. STAND has come into existence to ensure that change comes to Liberia because the rottenness of our democracy needs to change as this organization will stand at the barrel of danger on our lives and with danger on us because we care more about Liberia than our personal security. Liberia deserves better and the change in this country not never be delayed or denied but must come now and not latter.”
Counselor Dempster Brown, the Chairman of Liberia’s Independent National Commission on Human Rights, cautioned STAND against politicizing itself during his remarks at the program. He praised STAND’s efforts to advance human rights in society and urged other civil society groups to support the national human rights movement.
On behalf of its President, Reverend Doctor Samuel Reeves, the Liberia Council of Churches’ Secretary General, Reverend Christopher Toe, congratulated STAND. In addition to welcoming STAND to the CSO community, he pledged to work with the group to promote social justice and the rights of common people around the nation.
Secretary General Kuku Reeves, speaking on behalf of Chairman Abrahim Fumba Sheriff at the event, gave STAND assurances of the National Muslim Council of Liberia’s commitment to supporting the Liberian people.
Women’s and youth groups, civil society organizations, representatives of the Liberia Council of Churches, the National Muslim Council of Liberia, the Independent National Commission on Human Rights of Liberia, and many others graced the program, which took place at STAND’s headquarters in Congo Town.
