By: Uriahs Faith Nyepan
[Monrovia, Liberia] The Student Unification Party (SUP) has taken a critical stance on the Boakai-Koung administration, threatening to disrupt the upcoming State of the Nation Address if 30 specific grievances are not addressed.
Their declaration follows nearly a year of what they describe as rampant fraud and mismanagement by the government, which they claim has left ordinary Liberians in extreme poverty while officials live expensive lifestyles.
They noted that the current government failure to meet basic needs has created an environment for mass protests across the country.
In a bold statement, The Student Unification Party condemned the Boakai-Kounge led administration for its perceived inaction on critical issues such as unemployment, police brutality, and inadequate educational facilities.
They specifically called for the immediate dismissal of Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman and PSU-197 Malachi S. Kolubah, accusing them of gross human rights violations against students and citizens.
They asserted that leadership under Inspector has been marked by brutality and repression, particularly against peaceful protesters, raising alarms about the state of democracy in Liberia.
Additionally, they highlighted a list of grievances which includes demands for accountability regarding past incidents of police violence, such as the brutalization of students during protests and the alleged mishandling of funds by government officials.
They also criticized the government for their failure to implement necessary reforms in education and public services, emphasizing that without significant changes, there would be no justification for President Boakai’s State of the Nation Address.
Furthermore, they issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) and major GSM companies like Orange and Lonestar to restore normal rates for data and call services. They expressed that the recent decrease in data packages are a blatant violation of citizens’ rights to accessible communication amidst economic hardship.
This ultimatum adds another layer of urgency to their demands, signaling that dissatisfaction is reaching a boiling point among the populace.
