Monrovia – In the wake of the ongoing political impasse over the conduct of the planned anti-government demonstration by the Council of Patriots (COP), leaders of several political parties have called for a national conference to calm the situation. “It is obvious that this government cannot single handily manage the affairs of the country without the support of all stakeholders. COP had previously vowed to stage a protest dubbed ‘Weah Step Down’ on December 30. When questioned about their position on the ongoing political gridlock, the political parties’ leaders said although it is the right of every Liberian to assemble peacefully and the Government’s responsibility to protect them, dialogue was the best option. We are also calling on the government for a national dialogue where we will be able to resolve our differences.

Source: Front Page Africa January 04, 2020 18:00 UTC