However, the situation was later brought under control by the intervention of officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP). Meanwhile, ALJA is urging Monrovia City Mayor, Jefferson Koijee, to desist from making irresponsible public pronouncements that have serious security implications on the lives of Liberians. ALJA says as city mayor, Mr. Koijee’s term of reference doesn’t give him the authority to set up militia groups in Monrovia or dabbles into national security matters. Furthermore, the Association notes “Being a city mayor doesn’t make Mr. Koijee a spokesman of the Liberian government”. ALJA is a conglomeration of current and retired Liberian journalists residing in the Americas.

Source: Front Page Africa June 30, 2020 09:33 UTC