-Declares April 14 as a ‘March for fire victims’
The Progressive Students Alliance (PROSA) at the University of Liberia has announced amass protest in response to the recent wave of devastating fire disasters across the country. In a press statement, PROSA highlighted the urgent need for attention to the plight of over 70 homes and 20 lives lost in the different fire incidents.
Furthermore, the Avant-garde party has declared April 14 as a ‘March for fire victims’ in a public call to action directed at the government and humanitarian organizations. The party expressed deep concern over what they perceive as a lack of swift and comprehensive response from President Joseph Boakai to address the ongoing fire crisis.
The campus-based party criticized President Boakai for what they described as a slow and inadequate approach to combating the fire pandemic. They highlighted the disparity in budget allocations, citing a meager amount designated for the National Fire Service Agency compared to substantial funds allocated for the President’s office.
Because of this, the Avant-garde party, in collaboration with affected families, plans to organize a Long March on April 14 to raise awareness and demand urgent intervention for the fire victims. They are calling on all concerned Liberians to join them in support of those who have lost their homes and loved ones to the recent fires.
Meanwhile, the Progressive Students Alliance has also raised concerns over the alleged widespread corruption within the Unity party-led government, calling attention to the case of Amos Tweh, the newly appointed Managing Director of LPRC. Tweh, who assumed office less than three months ago, is accused of building a $250,000 condominium, raising questions about the source of funds for such a lavish property.
Despite promises by the President to curb corruption, the Alliance notes that the situation has only worsened under the current administration. They urge the President to investigate Tweh’s wealth and provide a detailed explanation for the sudden accumulation of such assets.
The Alliance emphasizes that corruption hinders the development of Liberia, a nation already grappling with pervasive poverty. They condemn the apparent indifference of government officials towards the plight of the people, calling for transparency and accountability in public service.
The Alliance warns that failure to address these corruption allegations promptly could set a dangerous precedent for further malfeasance within the government, posing a threat to the nation’s stability and progress.
At the same time, the Progressive Students Alliance (PROSA) at the University of Liberia strongly condemned President Joseph Boakai’s recent actions, accusing him of attempting to bribe members of the Legislature to remove the current Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
The group describes Boakai as a creeping dictator who is misusing public funds for personal political gains. PROSA supports claims that the President allegedly issued a USD 4,500 check through the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs to certain Representatives to facilitate the controversial removal of the Speaker.
The group asserts that such actions are criminal and warrant the impeachment of the President, emphasizing that bribery is a serious offense, especially when committed by the nation’s leader. They criticize Boakai for his alleged attempts to undermine democracy and checks and balances within the government by targeting an opposition lawmaker for removal. The group highlights the rampant poverty in Liberia and accuses Boakai of prioritizing his interests over the well-being of the people.
