-Says Bishop Kortu K. Brown
In an address during the year-end prayer week at New Water in the Desert Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Bishop Kortu K. Brown lamented the current state of Liberia, declaring, “Liberia is refusing to rise up and walk.” He expressed deep disappointment that 177 years after gaining independence and 21 years after the civil war, the nation remains stagnant, likening it to a “crawling country.”
Bishop Brown highlighted the pervasive atmosphere of hopelessness in Liberia, attributing it to a political landscape marred by personal vendettas, greed, and the immaturity of many political leaders. He criticized these leaders for failing to emulate the positive examples set by other nations, both in the region and across the African continent. Instead, he asserted that they have chosen to foster mediocrity and extreme partisanship, prioritizing their interests over the common good and creating a divisive society that threatens the nation’s peace, security, and stability.
“We are closely observing those who prioritize selfish interests over the welfare of our country,” Bishop Brown stated. “Those who employ various intrigues to undermine the rule of law are bringing shame to Liberia and its people. The Liberian populace will hold them accountable. If we are to move forward, we must transition from crawling to walking.”
The former president of the Liberia Council of Churches urged the government to take immediate action to restore hope among the citizens. “Our national efforts must be better coordinated and directed so that ordinary Liberians can maintain their confidence in their leaders and their country,” he emphasized.
Bishop Brown also criticized the ongoing power struggles on Capitol Hill, which he believes have hindered progress, particularly regarding the passage of the national budget. “If one group monopolizes power, what benefits will the ordinary people derive from it? Over the past six years, one political party has dominated the government. What tangible results do we have to show for it?” he questioned.
He called for a decisive shift in the nation’s trajectory, urging Liberia to stop crawling and rise to walk with dignity and purpose. All eyes are now on the Supreme Court of Liberia, as Bishop Brown hopes they will take the moral high ground to reset the nation’s political landscape. He warned that ordinary Liberians are gradually losing faith in the system and called for urgent reforms.
The weeklong year-end prayer event at New Water in the Desert Assembly, running from December 1 to December 8, aims to implore “Almighty God to take away Liberia’s shame and reproach” as the nation prepares to enter 2025. Bishop Brown concluded with a message of hope, encouraging unity and collective action for a brighter future.
