Monrovia, Liberia – In order to concentrate on labor rights advocacy and the protection of vulnerable children, George S. Tengbeh has announced his resignation as Acting Head of Secretariat and Secretary General of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) and suspended his membership in the civic movement immediately.
In a resignation letter to STAND members and Liberians, Tengbeh stated that his decision is the result of “careful reflection” and is motivated by what he called a growing duty to support Liberia’s labor community through the Liberia Labour and Governance Alliance (LILGA), rather than disillusionment.
Since STAND was founded in February 2024, Tengbeh has played a key role in organizing peaceful protests across the nation, including the well-known Enough Is Enough demonstration, which drew thousands of people to the streets to demand socioeconomic reforms, accountability, and respect for the law.
Tengbeh declared that “justice denied today is justice denied forever,” emphasizing that STAND consistently encouraged peaceful civic engagement while opposing corruption, human rights abuses, and government flaws. He emphasized that the group adhered to constitutional norms by appropriately notifying authorities of protests and engaging in dialogue with law enforcement.
During his leadership, STAND became a well-known civic voice, encouraging workers, youth, and regular citizens to take an active role in democracy and governance.
Tengbeh stated that the organization’s growing caseload, especially in cases involving child labor, trafficking, and abuse, has made his move to LILGA inevitable. No institution or public cause benefits from ineffective or inactive service, he said, adding that these pressing concerns now deserve his complete focus.
Tengbeh reiterated his dedication to nonviolent criticism, productive discourse, and protest as vital instruments for democratic resilience while leaving STAND. He promised to keep using his new platform to promote equity, justice, and human dignity.
Tengbeh’s resignation and the temporary leadership arrangements have not yet been made public by STAND.
In closing, Tengbeh thanked Liberians for giving him the chance to serve and expressed hope that everyone would continue to see transformative progress as a result of joint civic activity.
