MONROVIA – Every Liberian politician, particularly when they are in opposition, cite one particular segment of population in whose cause their struggle or agitation is rooted: ‘the masses of the people’. But what is however profoundly interesting or ironical is that when the agitators take political power, they often thrash the people and make them the jetsam and flotsam of the struggle. And the vicious cycle has continued to from one political epoch to another. Now, it seems the masses themselves are rising up from their complacency and lethargy, saying ‘Enough is Enough’, and ready to take their own cause in their hands. As The Analyst reports, the country’s grassroots organization, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, STAND for short, is leading a nationwide mobilization that would thrust the masses into a peaceful protest across the country in July this year.
In what it calls a powerful response to growing national despair, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has officially declared Thursday, July 17, 2025, as “The Day of the People”— a day of massive, nationwide protest action under the banner “Enough Is Enough.”
In a press statement, STAND says the planned demonstration seeks to confront the worsening economic crisis, unchecked corruption, lawlessness, police brutality, and the complete breakdown of the healthcare system, among other urgent national concerns.
This historic announcement follows a mass citizen convergence at STAND’s national headquarters in Congo Town on Saturday, where Liberians from all sectors of society, including students, market women, religious leaders, civil servants, health workers, farmers, and transport operators, presented a formal resolution.
The resolution called on STAND’s Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu to take bold leadership in organizing and executing a nonviolent people’s uprising to demand urgent democratic reforms and bring an end to the national suffering under the Joseph Boakai-led administration.
Naturally inclined to these pro-masses initiatives, STAND’s Chairman Morlu accepted resolution to lead & organize protest, officially declaring July 17th, 2025 as Day of the People. He also declared his commitment to lead the nationwide protest effort.
“We will go to every town, city, district, and village to awaken the conscience of this nation,” he told the petitioners. “Not less than 30,000 Liberians will take to the streets peacefully on July 17th – the Day of the People.”
The protest, he says, will be held under the caption, ‘Enough Is Enough’.
Morlu used the occasion to immediately the launch of a comprehensive nationwide mobilization strategy, pledging to engage citizens in every county to ensure maximum turnout and unity of purpose.
He emphasized that this is not just a protest, but a people’s movement to reclaim democracy, bring down the cost of living, restore dignity to public service, and stop the endless deaths of the poor due to healthcare collapse.
He also stated that the protest will push for urgent reforms within the civil service sector, emphasizing that no civil servant should earn less than US$500 per month.
Masses’ Resolution to STAND
Declaring July 17, 2025, as “THE DAY OF THE PEOPLE” and Calling for Nationwide Peaceful Protest under the Banner: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH”
WHEREAS, WE THE PEOPLE is a united national movement of Liberians from all walks of life – including civil society organizations, religious leaders, students, women, farmers, healthcare workers, motorbike and kehkeh riders, petty traders, and civil servants — formed to defend democracy, advance justice, and demand reform across the Republic of Liberia;
WHEREAS, Liberia is currently experiencing a national crisis marked by worsening economic hardship, the collapse of the healthcare system, rising lawlessness, rampant corruption, and the systematic oppression of ordinary citizens;
WHEREAS, the people of Liberia can no longer afford to live under these oppressive conditions, and the time has come for a collective national awakening in defense of our dignity, rights, and future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that WE THE PEOPLE does hereby declare Thursday, July 17, 2025 as:
“THE DAY OF THE PEOPLE”
— a historic and peaceful day of protest, mobilization, and national call to conscience under the banner: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following demands represent the voice of the people and the reasons for which we shall rise and converge peacefully in Central Monrovia and across major cities nationwide:
1. On the Economic Crisis and Cost of Living
The people demand a living wage of no less than $500 USD for all civil servants, as a response to unbearable living conditions, stagnant wages, and widespread suffering.
2. On the Collapse of the Healthcare System
The people demand a complete overhaul of the national healthcare system to ensure that no Liberian dies from treatable illnesses due to government neglect.
3. On the Injustice Toward Motorbike and Kehkeh Operators
The people demand the immediate reversal of all unjust restrictions placed upon motorbike and kehkeh operators, who are law-abiding citizens contributing to the national economy.
4. On Political Retaliation in the Civil Service
The people demand an end to all politically-motivated dismissals of civil servants and a restoration of fairness and justice in public service employment.
5. On the Violation of Tenure Protections
The people demand the immediate reversal of actions by President Boakai that undermine tenure security, as these protections are sacred to democratic governance.
6. On the Illegal Removal of the Speaker of the House
The people demand the restoration of legislative independence, the rule of law, and constitutional order following political interference in the Legislature.
7. On Police Brutality and State-Sanctioned Oppression
The people demand the immediate dismissal of Police Director Coleman and Deputy Director Nelson Freeman, and a full investigation into the Kinjor killings and other acts of state violence and mysterious disappearances.
8. On Forced Evictions Without Compensation
The people demand fair compensation and restitution for all victims of forced evictions carried out under the false pretense of development.
9. On Corruption and Impunity
The people demand the full prosecution of all public officials involved in corruption and a comprehensive review of all concession agreements.
10. On Exploitation of Concession Communities
The people demand just benefits, transparency, and infrastructure development for all host communities affected by multinational companies such as Bea Mountain.
11. On Legislative Greed and Tenure Reform
The people demand a national referendum to reduce the tenure of lawmakers and the presidency, in order to promote accountability and responsible leadership.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that WE THE PEOPLE will mobilize across the length and breadth of Liberia to peacefully converge on July 17, 2025, in a united call for change — a day not merely of protest, but of national reawakening and civic renewal.
On THE DAY OF THE PEOPLE, we shall:
– Stand against injustice
– Speak truth to power
– Rise as one people for a better Liberia
Adopted this 19th Day of April 2025
On behalf of WE THE PEOPLE
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