The missions said while they support President Weah’s statement condemning the attack, the Liberian government should swiftly investigate the incident “in an objective and non-partisan manner.”“We welcome President Weah’s statement denouncing and repudiating the attack and urge Liberian authorities to swiftly investigate the incident — in an objective and non-partisan manner — and bring to justice all those found culpable. According to them, most Liberians from all walks of life have demonstrated their commitment to peace and are resolved to learn lessons from their past to embrace a culture of peaceful competition for political leadership and responsibility. As Liberia heads towards a crucial special senatorial elections and referendum on December 8, there have been brewing tensions between the major opposition blog comprising of the CPP and the ruling coalition as they strategize to gain more senatorial seats. The special elections are being considered as a litmus test to the 2023 Presidential and legislative elections. These tensions have been exacerbated by the attack against Mr. Cummings and Rep. Korlubah in Zwedru while on their way back from Maryland County on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Source: Front Page Africa August 04, 2020 19:41 UTC