He believes that the legitimate democratic process to address these issues has not been pursued. “If our fellow compatriots under the banner of Council of Patriots (COP), really want to show their patriotism. Mr. Olson expressed extreme disenchantment in the Legislators for been so quiet and failing the people they represent by holding the Executive accountable. He furthered that the cardinal functions of the lawmakers who are the direct representatives of the people is to check-mate the Executive, something the TWP former political leader asserted has failed to do. The former Political Leader of the Party which ruled Liberia for over a century noted that while it is right of the citizens to assemble peacefully, the volatility of the country’s situations makes it counterproductive.

Source: Front Page Africa December 06, 2019 09:40 UTC