During a press conference Friday, Superintendent Walker said, staff who would “support or participate” in the protest would face disciplinary action that “could be serious and may include termination of employment”. Superintendent Walker also threatened to dismiss any employee of the MIA in the county who will affiliate with any member of the Council of Patriots. Continuing, she added: “There will be disciplinary consequences for employees who work for the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Bong County who will support or participate in the protest. These consequences could be serious and may include termination of employment.”Asked whether her statement was a directive from President Weah, Superintendent Walker replied: “No!”Businesses to shut down in Bong on MondayThe list of businesses in Bong County planning to close on Monday continued to grow. Multiple businesses in the Gbarnga area that would normally be open on Monday, including the Bong Shopping Center, Paulma’s Business Center, Hindweh Business Center will be closed.

Source: Front Page Africa December 28, 2019 10:52 UTC