STAND, in collaboration with the WE THE PEOPLE Movement—organizers of the upcoming July 17 Peaceful Protest—announces with satisfaction the receipt of an official letter from the Ministry of Justice affirming our constitutional right to assemble. A copy of the Ministry’s letter is attached for public reference.
In line with this official recognition, and in response to the Ministry’s invitation, STAND and WE THE PEOPLE will fully participate in today’s joint security coordination meeting scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Ministry of Justice.
The letter, signed by Col. Wilson W. Boe, Sr., Coordinator of Joint Security, outlines the purpose of the meeting as follows:
“The objective of this meeting is to coordinate with the Liberia National Police to ensure proper arrangements for your planned protest, safeguarding public order and the rights of all parties.”
To that end, STAND and WE THE PEOPLE have designated the following representatives to attend the meeting and lead discussions focused on securing peaceful protest logistics, safety assurances, and coordination with state security:
• Rev. Festus R.B. Logan – Team Leader
• George S. Tengbeh – Member
• Emmanuel M. Johnson – Member
• Gaiyeizohn Abbas Davies – Member
• Trokon Grayginho Gray – Member
• Edwin Sackor – Member
• Alvin Wisseh – Member
While our commitment to exercising constitutionally guaranteed freedoms remains firm and unwavering, we reaffirm our equal dedication to peace, democratic principles, and constitutional order throughout this process.
