MONROVIA – Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has solemnly weighed in on the national catastrophe—the conflagration that took place at the sacred First Branch of Government, calling it one of the heartbroken events that took place during the year.
In a yearend message to the country, she said “this year has been both heartbreaking and merciful” and that amid the House hubbub which “remains unresolved, despite the Supreme Court’s involvement, due to an ambiguous ruling where clarity and finality were desperately needed,” the nation’s Capital building, “erected in 1957 under President William V. S. Tubman, now stands ravaged by flames—an alarming symbol of the months-long discord between two political factions in the Legislature”.
“This year has been both heartbreaking and merciful,” the former Liberian head of state said rather mournfully. “I have laid my second son to eternal rest and will soon memorialize the loss of my first son. Yet, through God’s grace, I have found the strength to endure these trials. As I approach the 5th Anniversary of the EJS Center—an institution that has weathered unexpected setbacks, including the departure of a few valued friends and staff—I remain grateful.”
Madam Sirleaf said she had intended use her yearend message to share more about those personal developments, “but a higher calling now compels” hers to break silence to defend the peace and democracy for which so many have sacrificed, apparently referencing the House debacle.
“Our nation’s Capital building, erected in 1957 under President William V. S. Tubman, now stands ravaged by flames—an alarming symbol of the months-long discord between two political factions in the Legislature,” he asserted. “This dispute remains unresolved, despite the Supreme Court’s involvement, due to an ambiguous ruling where clarity and finality were desperately needed.”
She sent out a clarion call to the people of Liberia, to churches, businesses, political parties of every persuasion, tribal leaders, and most importantly, young citizens to speak out and let peace reign.
“Even if you feel aggrieved or disregarded, your right to free expression is held sacred,” the former president added. “At the same time, no individual or group in authority has the right to respond with violence. In these tense times, reason and dialogue remain our most powerful tools.”
Countless Liberians have paid dearly—in life and liberty—to build, maintain, and safeguard our peace, harmony, and democratic values, she continued. “The current turmoil risks eroding these hard-won gains. It threatens to worsen our already fragile economy and deter the international technical and financial support we urgently need.”
According to Madam Sirleaf, the consequences of the unfolding events will spare no one: not the administration, not the political parties, not businesses or civil society organizations, and certainly not fellow citizens who have had no hand in unlawful acts.
“Those, the poor who are already struggling will feel the sting of these setbacks most acutely,” she admonished, and called on Liberians to wake up.
“The world is less forgiving now than in decades past. Nations are judged by their ability and willingness to achieve the goals they set for themselves,” the first female president said.
“Wake up, Liberia! No one will save us from our own shortcomings. We will rise, advance, and develop only if we accept that our dignity, prosperity, and credibility on the global stage depend on our collective actions. It truly is as simple as that,” she emphasized, biding all and sundry God’s guidance “all through the challenges of this Christmas season and help us navigate the clouds that surround us.”
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