{"id":34755,"date":"2023-04-14T17:24:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T17:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/the-farmington-whitewash-five-years-of-political-violence-under-president-george-weah-cannot-be-wiped-away-so-easily"},"modified":"2023-04-14T18:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T18:03:18","slug":"the-farmington-whitewash-five-years-of-political-violence-under-president-george-weah-cannot-be-wiped-away-so-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/the-farmington-whitewash-five-years-of-political-violence-under-president-george-weah-cannot-be-wiped-away-so-easily","title":{"rendered":"The Farmington Whitewash: Five+ Years of Political Violence Under President George Weah Cannot Be Wiped Away So Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>President George Weah of Liberia fancies himself as a \u201cman of peace\u201d. And that he was ultimately elected President, I would suppose many Liberians also thought so. I suppose ex-President Ellen Johnson equally thought so when she made him \u201cpeace\u201d ambassador. Or maybe she was \u201cbuying\u201d the peace, since the only group carrying out repeated violence under her regime was George Weah\u2019s CDC.<\/p>\n

And CDC made so much hullabaloo about Madam Sirleaf links to Charles Taylor, contrasting the same with Mr. Weah, who, as they claimed, was \u201cMr. Clean\u201d \u2013 Mr. \u201cMan of Peace\u201d. Liberians voted for Ellen Johnson \u2013 on multiple occasions too \u2013 not because she was a saint.<\/p>\n

No one is. But because she was truthful and made amends. Now, Ellen is history, so we will allow her a peaceful retirement. But I\u2019m appalled at the rising level of violence in George Weah\u2019s Liberia, especially given the fact that he has long paraded himself as a \u201cman of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

I mean, since our \u201cman of peace\u201d became President, Liberia has seen nothing but recurrent political violence. If it\u2019s not election-related violence, then it is violence against opposition politicians or violence against journalists. What\u2019s really going on with our \u201cman of peace\u201d?<\/p>\n

In June of 2019, much early on into his Presidency, George Manneh Weah, our \u201cman of peace\u201d, while dedicating the newly constructed Duport Road Market openly threatened citizens, saying \u201cthose that constantly threatening the [state], constantly inciting people<\/b>\u201d…\u201d those that constantly insulting the President, I want to be clear; after this, there will be no citizens in this country, I can defy you that will ever insult the President and think you will walk on the streets freely<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Via this declaration, President Weah made it very clear to state agents, what they should do to those who criticize him \u2013 or as he sees it \u201cinsult him\u201d. Not surprisingly, since then, there has been even more political violence. People like Jefferson Koijee do listen keenly to President Weah. Koijee, ever the loyal henchman, and taking his cue from his boss, Mr. Weah\u2019s, issued his own infamous and ominous threat: that anyone he catches threatening their \u201crevolution\u201d will be met in \u201cflesh and blood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since those two threats, a lot of flesh and blood of Liberian citizens have been spilled on the streets of Monrovia and in the towns and villages of Liberia. Of course, our \u201cman of peace\u201d remained quiet the whole while; I assumed he\u2019s most likely very satisfied.<\/p>\n

Under George Weah\u2019s Presidency, it\u2019s hard to go even one week without political violence occurring. Not a week passes by without some government agent or CDC party militants wreaking havoc on opposition politician(s), journalists, or government critics. Even ordinary citizens are not spared the Weah\/CDC orgy of violence. Why is political violence a weekly occurrence under \u201cpeaceful\u201d George Weah?<\/p>\n

This is a strange kind of \u201cpeaceful\u201d man! And while all this political violence is occurring, our \u201cman of peace\u201d is completely silent! If he ever speaks, he makes very sure he\u2019s standing behind the pulpit at Forky Klon Church, where the congregation has nothing else to say but shout \u201cAmen\u2019s\u201d and \u201cpraise the Lord\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

The only other time he speaks is when he\u2019s at his musical studio, where he takes the liberty to sing about \u201cMr. B\u201d and \u201cMr. C\u201d. And all the wannabe rastas around him… be like… \u201cyeah man\u201d, \u201cwat-ta gwan man\u201d, \u201cmore violence man\u201d…\u201dbomboclat\u201d. Never, never does our \u201cman of peace\u201d ever call a press conference to address the rising violence and general insecurity in the country \u2013 and give journalists an opportunity to ask questions.<\/p>\n

Amidst all this, we get the good news that ECOWAS sent an Envoy to Liberia. After all, justice for victims of violence is the last thing our \u201cpeaceful\u201d President\u2019s mind. He rather spends his time dancing \u201cbuga\u201d and singing about Mr. B. and Mr. C. The Envoy came alright, but not to talk about justice for victims of political violence and ever rising insecurities.<\/p>\n

He came to get the all the political parties to sign a nice, beautiful piece of paper that promises \u201cno more violence\u201d in Liberia. I bet he also came to take picture with President Weah so that the ECOWAS website will have a nice, beautiful picture to go with the story. My question is: with so much political violence, how can an ECOWAS envoy come all the way from Abuja just for photo op? <\/b><\/p>\n

How can we forget that <\/b>only a few days before this Farmington Whitewash, residents of Old Road Joe Bar community were attacked \u2013 in the presence of the Police, of course. To date, the ring leaders of the Old Road violence are still free, no arrests and no prosecution. Also, just prior to that violence and the ECOWAS\u2019 Envoy\u2019s visit, the \u201cHonorable\u201d Acarous Gray, led a bunch of hired thugs to the venerable halls \u201cLux in Tenebris\u201d and by the time he left, some people were bleeding, and that sacred ground was desecrated.<\/p>\n

The UL campus is about 5 min walk from LNP headquarters. Unsurprisingly, LNP officers were present as Gray and his hired thugs wreak havoc. As usual no arrest or prosecution followed. CDC people are simply above the law!<\/p>\n

Before a diplomatic Envoy comes to a country, I assume he would apprise himself of the situation on the ground. But our ECOWAS envoy, it seems, didn\u2019t want to spoil the photo-op by talking about justice for victims of political violence under Mr. Weah. Disappointing?<\/p>\n

Yes! But not shocking. After all, it\u2019s the same African leaders that sent envoys to Kenya after the post-election violence of 2008 \u2013 to broker peace, and allocate government jobs, but said and did nothing about justice for the victims<\/b>. And when the ICC mustered the courage to charge a \u201cfew big shots\u201d, the African Union (AU) called it a \u201cWestern\u201d conspiracy against Africa. Very laughable!<\/p>\n

A \u201cWestern\u201d conspiracy with 30+ African signatories? It’s the same African leaders that had an African \u201chuman rights\u201d court in The Gambia pontificating on human rights, while Yahya Jammeh was bloodletting with impunity<\/b>.<\/p>\n

So, yes, a little disappointing but, that\u2019s the norm for African leaders \u2013 to care more about protecting Africa\u2019s \u201cbig men\u201d than about the victims of violence. Lest we forget, like happiness, peace is not something you pursue deliberately. Peace is a by-product. You pursue justice, fairness, and good governance, and then you get peace.<\/b> One conviction for political violence in Liberia will do more for peace than 100 Farmington declarations. Just one! When will African leaders learn? When will they put the interest of their people first?<\/p>\n

Having been abandoned by ECOWAS, I think, for the sake of our country, we should begin documenting the numerous crimes, under President Weah. I\u2019m jumpstarting the documentation. I will do just a \u201cshortlist\u201d of instances of political violence \u2013 to complete this article.<\/p>\n

But I encourage all Liberians to fully document all crimes (including corruption and economic crimes), being committed weekly by CDC big shots and hooligans.<\/p>\n

By January 2024, it\u2019s very clear our \u201cpeaceful\u201d President will exit the Mansion, to pursue his musical career and his preaching hobby. We need the full record of crimes committed under his regime. It will greatly help law enforcement to start judgment day \u2013 the day that CDCians think will never come. So, here is my \u201cshortlist\u201d \u2013 with the summary first, and the details next. The documentation continues.<\/p>\n

Shortlist: No. of politically-motivated violent incidents and abuse of power under the George Weah Presidency (2018-present)27Percent Committed by CDC members, state agents or “unknown\u201d persons2696%Committed by political opposition individuals\/groups 14%Committed in the presence of state security officer. Including Officers from LNP, NSA, LDEA, SSS, Others2074%Number of incidents in which arrests were made311%Number of incidents in which conviction was obtained00%<\/p>\n

DATE DESCRIPTION Alleged Criminal ConductAccused (Individuals\/Groups\/State Functionary)<\/b>Nov-18Attack on opposition candidate in the election: Cornelia Kruah (UP) vs John Weah (CDC)Aggravated Assaults, Vandalism, Property DamageJefferson Koijee, Solomon George, CDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsJan-19Armed attacks on critical reporting: Roots FM, Henry CostaArmed Robbery, VandalismUnknown PersonsFeb-19Attack critical political commentary, Roots FM\/Henry CostaVandalism, Hooliganism, Criminal Mischief, etcUnknown PersonsAug-19Attacks on opposition candidate in the election: Telia Urey vs Abu KamaraAggravated Assaults, Vandalism, Property DamageCDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsAug-19CDC partisans assault and brutalization of Marvin Sackor, Deputy Police Director, 11 others Darrius Dillon supporters (celebrating election victory)Assault, Hooliganism, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, etcJefferson Koijee, CDC Zebra Unit, CDC Partisans\/ThugsAug-19Attack on Gregory Coleman, ex-Director of Nat\u2019l Bureau of ConcessionVandalism, Hooliganism, Criminal Mischief, etcCDC Youth League, Partisans\/Hired ThugsAug-19Attempted murder of Jestina Taylor shortly after publicly accusing Jefferson Koijee (CDC) of multiple violent crimesAttempted Murder, Rape, Torture, Aggravated Assaults, Illegal Inprisonment Unknown Sep-2019Unlawful detention of citizens at CDC headquartersUnlawful Arrest and Detention, Assaults, Torture, Felonious RestraintJefferson Koijee, CDC Zebra Unit, CDC Partisans\/ThugsSep-2019State sponsored vandalism and unlawful shutdown of Roots FM of Henry Costa, under guises of serving a search warrant Official Oppression\/Misconduct, VandalismSyrenius Cephus (Solicitor General), LNP Officers, Others Jan-2020Attacks on journalist Chris Walker, for reporting a sports story that allegedly displeased George WeahOfficial Oppression\/Misconduct, Vandalism, AssaultLNP OfficersMar-2020Attacks on multiple journalists: Charles B. Yates, Cholo Brooks, Frank Payne & Trojan KiazoluOfficial Oppression\/Misconduct, Vandalism, Official Harassment NSA Officers\/LDEA Officers, LNP OfficersSep-2020Attack on Yekeh Kolubah while trying to host a children’s partyVandalism, Assault, Arson, Rioting, Disorderly ConductHired Thugs, Alleged L.D.E.A agents, UnknownJan-2020State sponsored unlawful pursuit of Costa >>escape from Liberia. >>bogus charges\/extradition request deniedAbuse of power, official oppression MOJ, State Agents Jul-20Attacks on Yekeh Kolubah and Alex Cummings in GrandGedeh to discuss with partisans \/stakeholdersVandalism, Hooliganism, Felonious Restraint, False ImprisonmentCDC, Partisans\/Hired Thugs, Local Gov’t Officials<\/p>\n

DATE DESCRIPTION Alleged Criminal ConductAccused (Individuals\/Groups\/State Functionary)<\/b>Dec-2020″Country Devil” (mask persons) attack on independent candidate Botoe Kanneh: Gbarpolu County Senatorial Election Vandalism, Hooliganism, Official Misconduct etcCDC, Partisans\/Hired Thugs, Local Government OfficialsSept-20Attacks and stoning of opposition politician Darius Dillion while on a community outreach in Dist 16 Monts CoVandalism, Hooliganism, Public Nuisance, Criminal Mischief, OthersCDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsDec-20Attacks on CPP partisans in the election of (CPP) Simeon Taylor vs Victor Watson (CDC)Arson, Aggravated Assaults, Vandalism, HooliganismCDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsSept-2020Routine attack on Yekeh Kolubah residence, Vandalism, Assault, Vehicle\/Residence DamageCDC Youth League, Partisans\/Hired ThugsJune-1-20Attacks on journ. Trojan Kiazolu\/H Getermina of Fabric FMAssault, official oppression, LNP OfficersFeb-2022Unlawful arrest and detention of opposition figure Isaac V. Tukpah, without charge and without probable causeOfficial Oppression\/Misconduct, Abuse of OfficeNSA OfficersAug-22CDC “Council of Patriots” attacks on UL StudentsAttempted Murder, Aggravated Assaults; CDC Partisans (Council of Patriots)\/Hired ThugsDec-22Pro CDC Thugs attack on Lewis Brown at a local radio station – for making critical comments against government Vandalism, Hooliganism, Public Nuisance, Criminal Mischief, OthersCDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsApril-22Attack on UL student at the Amos Sawyer memorial program allegedly on Jefferson Koijee’s ordersVandalism, Hooliganism, Aggravated AssaultJefferson Koijee and CDC partisans (Sabu Unit)June-2022Attack on Yekeh Kolubah Vehicle in LofaVandalism, Arson, Aggravated AssaultCDC Thomas Fallah, Hired ThugsMar-2023CDC partisans led by Moses Acarus Grey “lunch” on UL CampusAssaults, Vandalism>>injuriesAcarous Gray & CDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsMar-2023CDC Youth League attack in Dist 10, under the guise of voter registration Assaults, Theft, Vandalism, HooliganismEmmanuel \u201cNeto\u201d Johnson, CDC Partisans\/Hired ThugsMar-2023Attacks on Sesay Kumbamuah, Town Chief JueJuah TownAggravated Assaults, HooliganismSimeon Taylor, Others Unknown<\/p>\n

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