Speaker Bhofal Chambers told the management of Firestone its decision is not only inhumane but similar to strangulating a helpless person to death, just as in the case of the late George Floyd. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – House Speaker Bhofal Chambers has led members of the House of Representatives in condemning Firestone Liberia’s anticipated action to lay off 374 employees on Liberia’s Independence Day- July 26. The people of Liberia are saying that it is inappropriate to do that now,” the Speaker said in his closing remarks. The decision was based on a motion by Rep. Acarous Gray (District #8, Montserrado County). Several lawmakers including Representatives Edward Karfia of Bong County, Ellen Attoh, Ben Fofana, Ivar Jones all of Margibi, along with Mariamu Fofana and Clarence Massaquoi of Lofa County also condemned the company’s decision.

Source: Front Page Africa July 15, 2020 08:01 UTC