CDC Youth League Calls for Dismissal of Key Government Officials Over Corruption Allegations.
By: Samuel B. Johnson
The National Youth League of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called for the immediate dismissal of several top government officials, citing allegations of corruption and misgovernance under the administration of President Joseph Boakai. The officials targeted include Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby, Minister of Public Works Roland L. Giddings, Minister of Commerce Amin Modad, and Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman.
Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia on Thursday, Alvin Wesseh, the acting chairman of the CDC Youth League, expressed the party’s deep concerns about the lack of accountability within the Boakai administration. He described the rampant corruption that has plagued the government in its first nine months in office as alarming and a betrayal of the people’s trust.
Meanwhile, Mr. Wesseh specifically pointed out the Minister of Commerce’s recent purchase of a $96,000 bulletproof vehicle, allegedly funded by proceeds from the controversial MEDTECH deal. He called this action a “mockery” to the struggling masses who had hoped for change under Boakai’s leadership.
Further criticism was directed toward Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, whom Wesseh accused of failing to address police brutality. The youth leader highlighted the growing number of alleged police-sponsored killings and the increasing presence of law enforcement officers patrolling the streets of Monrovia, which he described as contributing to public fear and insecurity.
Furthermore, the CDC Youth League has called for a thorough investigation into these allegations. They insist that any officials found guilty of corruption or abuse of power should face the full weight of the law.
As the opposition ramps up its scrutiny of the Boakai administration, pressure is mounting on the President to address the growing concerns over governance and corruption.
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