CDC Rejects Liberia National Police Apology, Cites Political Motives
Party Questions LNP’s “Unsolicited” Statement on Rally Security
Monrovia – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has strongly rejected an apology from the Liberia National Police (LNP) regarding officer conduct during the party’s recent due-payment rally, labeling the police statement as “unsolicited and unwarranted.”
No Formal Complaints Filed
In an official statement released by former President George Weah’s office, the CDC criticized the LNP for issuing an apology when no formal complaints had been made about security personnel behavior during the April 13 event.
“We emphasize no complaint was lodged with the LNP regarding security conduct at the event,” the statement read. “The former president’s office views this unsolicited apology as unwarranted and potentially harboring ulterior political motives.”
Defense of Security Personnel
The CDC defended the state-assigned security detail protecting Weah, asserting they acted with “professionalism and discipline” throughout the peaceful rally. The party questioned why the LNP responded to unverified social media reports rather than contacting Weah’s office directly.
“We don’t understand why the LNP relied on social media reports instead of verifying allegations through proper channels,” the statement continued.
Call for Police Neutrality
The former ruling party cautioned security agencies against political involvement, stressing the importance of maintaining professional neutrality. “We reiterate our call for the LNP and other security agencies to strictly adhere to their professional mandates,” Weah’s office stated.
Warning Against Intimidation
While reaffirming Weah’s commitment to rule of law, the CDC warned against what it called “covert intimidation attempts” by state entities. “The former president won’t tolerate unprofessional tactics aimed at intimidation,” the party declared, clarifying that all security personnel protecting Weah are officially state-assigned.
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