By Laurina B Lormia (Cub-Reporter)
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL) are appealing to the Liberian government to launch a thorough investigation into the recent protestation that took place in Bea Mountain concession area in Grand Cape Mount County.
“The LCC and the IRCL want President Boakai to constitute an Independent Committee to probe the recent protest incident in Bea Mountain in Grand Cape Mount County that reportedly led to the death of two persons.”
Addressing the press at the office in Sinkor, LCC president and IRCL Acting president, Samuel B. Reeves, Jr., said the LCC and IRCL are urging authorities to address the issue promptly and ensure transparency in the investigation process.
“The call for an inquiry comes in response to escalating tensions following the protest, which has raised concerns about potential unrest and the need for a comprehensive review of the situation,” he said.
Meanwhile, the LCC and the IRCL are also asking President Boakai to kindly ensue enquiry into other concessions to prevent similar occurrences.
“The religious council believes that such an independent body will be objective and ensure transparency in its findings and recommendations, aimed at seeking lasting solutions to the concerns of workers at the concession companies,” Reeves said.
He added, “We also believe that the Independent Committee, when set up, would dig deeper to unearth the contending concerns of the people in the concession areas, which we pray would further help to avoid future disturbances at other concessions around the country.
