Liberians must evoke Chapter one, Article one of their constitution to cause their President to relinquish state power, if justice must be served in their country - Bernard Gbayee Goah Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has not revive Liberia as president because like other Liberian warlords, this Nobel price winner is in large part responsible for the cold-blooded murders of tens of thousands of defenseless civilians. Considering this fact, without the demand for justice by Liberians themselves, it is unlikely that justice would be served in Liberia on Ellen Johnson-Sirleafs watch. Reflecting on past presidential elections in Liberia, seared in our memory are these haunting words: He killed my ma, he killed my pa, Ill vote for him. Gripped with fear and grasping for straws, the Liberian people allowed Charles Taylor to become president. As everyone well knows, this only prolonged the misery. And regardless the level of Ellens contribution to the mayhem, her association with Charles Taylor has never been in doubt. That said; didnt Liberians again grasp for straws by electing Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the president? Why would anyone believe that a person so closely associated with Charles Taylor would be right to heal this nation? The people of Liberia know full well Charles Taylor and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and others are directly responsible for the rapes, tortures, maiming and murders of more than 200,000 of our friends and loved ones. Yet Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has shown no contrition, compunction or remorse for her contribution, often downplaying the severity of this awful tragedy. Therefore, both these individuals are unacceptable as leaders or role models and must not be rewarded for their crimes. The people of Liberia rejected Charles Taylor primarily because he murdered our fellow compatriots and wrecked the countrys entire infrastructure. This explains why in the fourth year of his presidency, he finally faced the peoples wrath, barely escaping alive. The Liberian people must also bring Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to justice because she financed the brutal war that destroyed a generation, impoverished the entire population, decimated families, and turned Liberians into refugees and beggars. Ordering the NPFL rebels to bomb the residents of Monrovia when thousands of civilians comprising of dominantly women and children is unpardonable. Liberians must evoke article one of their constitution this time and cause their President to relinquish state power so that justice will be served in their country. All power is inherent in the people. All free governments are instituted by their authority and for their benefit and they have the right to alter and reform the same when their safety and happiness so require. In order to ensure democratic government which responds to the wishes of the governed, the people shall have the right at such period, and in such manner as provided for under this Constitution, to cause their public servants to leave office and to fill vacancies by regular elections and appointments.- (Chapter 1 Article 1 of the Constitution of Liberia). The question now is not if, but when will Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf face the wrath of the Liberian people? Though the date may be unknown, the emotions are certain.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:23:19 +0000
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