By: Lawrence D. Kawala
Monrovia—President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially launched the Anti- Mob just campaign in Liberia, as Justice Minister, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh vowed to spread the campaign message across the Country.
President Boakai called on Liberians to desist from mob violence, urged them to uphold the rule of law in trusting the justice system and not take the law in their own hands.
The Liberian Chief Executive further urged citizens, especially young people to abandon mob justice and embrace peace and seek the legal means to solve to conflicts and grievances.
“Mob violence has no place in a civilized society. The rule of law is the most powerful weapon we have to secure justice, stability, and development,” President emphasized.
The Liberian Leader concluded by stating that the campaign launched, marks a renewed effort by his government to address not only the symptoms but also the root causes of violence including youth unemployment and limited access to justice.
The campaign, led by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Department Program (UNDP), aimed at eradicating the increased wave of Mob Justice in the Country thereby, restoring confidence in the rule of law.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister, Cllr. Tweh commended the President for his unwavering support and commitment to rolling out the campaign across the fifteen counties of Liberia.
Minister Tweh early spoke, “We are determined to change the narrative, justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done, in every community, for every Liberian.”
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia also declared mob violence a dire threat to the country’s democracy and rule of law; calling on Liberians to at all times, use the legal framework to seek redress.
“Today, we gather at a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey, where the specter of mob violence casts a long shadow over the fundamental tenets of our democracy,” Minister Tweh stated.
Minister Tweh noted the recent surge in mob-related incidents, including deadly attacks in Weala and Paynesville, which resulted in tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties.
“With grave concern, we have witnessed a stark increase in mob violence that threatens the very fabric of our communities and jeopardizes the security and well-being of our dear people,” Justice Minister expressed.
Representatives who graced the occasion, including the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, the Diplomatic Corps and the Liberian National Bar Association, among others, pledging their unflinching support to Government to eradicate mob justice and promote the rule of law in Liberia.
The campaign seeks to reinforce the rule of law, protect human rights, and strengthen community trust in the justice system.
