Author: Jerueg

—ICC Says It Will Not Proceed With Jefferson Koije Case The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it will not proceed with the analysis and possible prosecution of a case brought before it by Cllr. Jerome Verdier, Executive Director of the International Justice Group, against Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koije. Cllr. Verdier, in a dossier to the ICC, referred Mayor Koije for investigation for alleged crimes against humanity. Verdier told the ICC that Koije is a bad actor and he must be nail to stamp criminality. Mayor Koije has denied wide allegations against him. He told Groove 106FM news that the…

By Michael T. Biddle in Harper, Maryland County Little Mamie (not real name) has been living with her biological father in Pleebo, Maryland County and attends a well-known school and is in the first grade. Her mother lives in Monrovia ‘doing her own thing’. Of late, little Mamie has consistently been physically assaulted by her father until residents of the neighborhood could no longer withstand the anguish this child continues to experience at the hands of her “heartless” father. The community reported the incident to a community justice advisor (CJA). The CJA conducts monthly rule of law awareness in their…

By Gibson W. Jerue The administration of the soccer legend-turned-President of Liberia, George M. Weah, continues to impacted by political and civil society bombardments accusing the administration of nearly everything, including crimes against humanity. In his latest letter to the International Criminal Court, the Executive Director of the International Justice Group (IGJ) told the ICC that there is widespread and systematical crimes against humanity and violence meted against the civilian population since the incumbency of President Weah in January of 2018. JEROME VERDIER’S LETTER TO ICC VERDIER’S DOSSIER ON KOIJE REFERRAL TO ICC The IGJ accused Mr. Weah of “spinning…

The Ministry of Justice has ban the pending mass protest demonstration planned by the Council of Patriots, headed by Henry Costa, on December 30th intended for the protesters to remain in the streets until their demand is met for President George Weah to step down. The Ministry of Justice says “it has received a number of requests from individuals, associations and organizations for permits and security protection to stage protests, counter-protests, demonstrations and peaceful assemblies in Monrovia.” SEE PRESS RELEASE According to the Justice Ministry released today said, “Some of the requests contain words not found in the Constitution, viz,…

“…The Grand Gedeh Sports Association (GGESA) has submitted to the County authority of Grand Gedeh County a budget of USD$68,599,” says a letter addressed to Representative George Boley of District #2 in Konobo Statutory District. According to the letter, the budget covers the cost of feeding for players, sporting materials, hote accommodation, including transportation to and from Harper and onward to Monrovia,, the letter said. SEE BUDGET

President George Weah has made more nominations for appointments, subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. One of Liberia diaspora social media commentator Tarplah Davis, aka Zoely Zoe, moves to the Defense Ministry as Deputy for Operations. READ MORE

“…In spite of this wonderful opportunity given to us the young people of Liberia, the government of the Republic of Liberia has not been meeting up with her obligations; which have had many negative effects on the lives and progress of the students in the kingdom of Morocco.” Those were the words of Liberian students who had been protesting for their benefits in Morocco. READ FULL STATEMENT

Press Release The Government of the Republic of Liberia and the People’s Republic of China have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement for the extension of Chinese assistance project at the Samuel Kayon Doe Sports Complex to include additional facilities. The new facilities to be added include the Electronic / Fire Control, Monitoring, and Sound Systems. Acting Liberia’s Foreign Minister Henry B, Fahnbulleh signed for the Government of Liberia while Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, His Excellency Fu Jijun signed for his Government. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the signing ceremony took place on Thursday, August 29TH in the Conference Room…

A special chartered flight carrying over 300 Liberia pilgrims (Muslims) has landed in the Holy City of Medina to take part in the 2019 Hajj activities. According to the release from the Liberian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, which is incumbent on all Muslims with proven financial capabilities as well as sound health, to make the journey to Makkah at least once in a life time. The release informs that upon arrival at the Prince Mohammed International Airport in Medina, the pilgrims were received by the staff of the…

By Gibson W. Jerue Part II: Koije’s Dangerous Rant Will Boomerang I sat stupefied listening to the Mayor of Monrovia Jefferson Koijee rant. He was in his campaign mood that he should have been disrobed off nearly two years ago. For Koijee, although his party won the presidency and now referred to as the ruling party, it was not enough. He is yet to understand that campaigning was over and it is time to govern. He vows tooth for tooth, blood for blood, bone for bone, if the opposition elements attempt to disturb our democracy. What a raw invitation to…