Thursday, March 16, 2006
"It is fair to conclude that Cllr. Ja’neh’s motives were political, whether in “self” or “national interest”. It is hypocritical to agree that the nation did the right thing to oust Charles Taylor yet have the audacity to question a citizen’s right to exercise his due constitutional rights by any means necessary. LURD’s actions to wage a war against the dictator were constitutional, whether one agrees with their tactics or not." -Theodore T. Hodge
Liberian Senate confirms Cllr. Francis Johnson-Morris as Minister of Justice
The Liberian Senate has confirmed Cllr. Francis Johnson-Morris as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.Prior to her nomination by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Cllr. Morris served as Chairman of the National Elections Commission.The senate also confirmed Madam Beatrice Munah Sieh, Director, Liberia National Police and Mr. Charles Snetter, Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting Corporation.Mr. E.C.B. Jones was also confirmed as Deputy Lands, Mines and Energy Minister for Operations.
A credible source informed Star Radio the senate confirmed the officials in an Executive Session held today.
A credible source informed Star Radio the senate confirmed the officials in an Executive Session held today.
Nigeria Asks Taylor To Leave
Diplomatic sources reaching The FORUM last night revealed that the Federal Republic of Nigeria has reportedly asked former President Charles Taylor to depart for Liberia.
The sources were quoting President Olusegun Obasanjo’s spokesperson as informing Mr. Taylor to park and leave Nigeria following an alleged written letter from the Liberian Government through President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf requesting the former President to be turned over for onward transfer to neighboring Sierra Leone for prosecution.
The sources were quoting President Olusegun Obasanjo’s spokesperson as informing Mr. Taylor to park and leave Nigeria following an alleged written letter from the Liberian Government through President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf requesting the former President to be turned over for onward transfer to neighboring Sierra Leone for prosecution.
Full Text of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Address Before the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress
"The people of Liberia know that government cannot save the country only their own strength, their determination, their creativity, resilience and their faith can do that. But they have the right to expect the essentials that only a government can provide.
They have the right to a government that is honest and that respects the sanctity of human life. They need and they deserve an economic environment in which their efforts can succeed. They need infrastructure and they need security. Above all, they need peace.
But while we seek national unity and reconciliation, we must not sacrifice justice. I respect the life-saving role that our West African neighbors, particularly Nigeria, played at no small cost to them in accepting to host Mr. Charles Taylor. Liberians are deeply grateful. But I say here, as I have said before, Liberia has little option but to see that justice is done in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations and the broad international community.
During the Cold War, we hosted a submarine tracking center, an intelligence listening post and one of the largest Voice of America transmitters in the world.
Again, we ask that we continue working together but we do not ask for patronage. We do not want to continue in dependency. The benefits of your assistance must be mutual." Ellen
They have the right to a government that is honest and that respects the sanctity of human life. They need and they deserve an economic environment in which their efforts can succeed. They need infrastructure and they need security. Above all, they need peace.
But while we seek national unity and reconciliation, we must not sacrifice justice. I respect the life-saving role that our West African neighbors, particularly Nigeria, played at no small cost to them in accepting to host Mr. Charles Taylor. Liberians are deeply grateful. But I say here, as I have said before, Liberia has little option but to see that justice is done in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations and the broad international community.
During the Cold War, we hosted a submarine tracking center, an intelligence listening post and one of the largest Voice of America transmitters in the world.
Again, we ask that we continue working together but we do not ask for patronage. We do not want to continue in dependency. The benefits of your assistance must be mutual." Ellen
September 23, 1976: William R. Tolbert’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
"Thus, Liberia has an urgent rendezvous with reconstruction and development". - WRT