The Democratic People’s Party of Liberia (DPPL) has condemned what they describe as the Government of Liberia’s “mere” suspension of three officials sanctioned by the United State government. According to the DPPL National Chairman, Atty. N. Dickson Tamba, DPPL welcomes the United States government’s action against the corrupt Liberian government officials.
Tamba said his party strongly condemns the cosmetic and face-shielding action of the suspension of the three top government officials.
He stated that the DPPL statement is predicated upon the fact that the act of corruption within Liberia, particularly the current administration, is an everyday issue.
The DPPL National Chairman noted that the pronouncement by the Government of Liberia (GOL) regarding the corrupt officials was cosmetic and has the propensity of undermining the fight against corruption in the country.
The party blamed President George Weah for the rampant corruption in the country.
Tamba noted that the sanction of the three officials of the government, close to the presidency, shows that President Weah cannot fight corruption in his government.
The DPPL called on Liberians at home and abroad, opposition political parties, civil society organizations, the media and other progressive elements to ensure the report is treated with utmost consideration and urgency, while pushing the collective interest of the Liberian people.
The party chairman stated that the DPPL believes that the action of the US government is an indication of the longstanding ties between Washington and Monrovia, and that the party wants the US government to continue such actions as a true traditional ally of Liberia in order for accountability, transparency and integrity to be upheld in public service in Liberia.
The US government a week ago sanctioned Bill Twehway, Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Cllr. Seymah Syrenius Cephas, Solicitor General of the Republic of Liberia at the Ministry of Justice, and Nathaniel McGill, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs.