United Bong County Association In The Americas Press Release

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

United Bong County Associations in the Americas (UBCAA)

Office of the General Secretary

5070 Botfords Dr.

Columbus, Ohio 43232

Monday, April 15, 2008

Press Release

We, the United Bong County Associations in the Americas condemn all acts of brutalities and vandalism against the people of Bong County, especially the recent incident that involved residents of Darkpansu, Sinoyea District and their properties.

We vehemently and unequivocally condemn these recent acts carried out by narrow minded, ill-spirited, uncultivated, and unscrupulous individuals against the people of Darkpansu, Sinoyea District. We consider such actions grave and anticipate that those involved be brought to face the full weight of the law of the land.

We believe that after many years of self-destruction, the time is now for every citizen of Liberia to obey the laws of the land. We will not condone or accommodate people who deliberately commit mayhems against civilized people in society. We suppose it should be the prerogative of everyone, but to mention the least, the Government of Liberia (GOL) to ensure that those who commit acts inimical to a civilized society be denounced and condemned in the strongest terms.  

Sadly, while we are geared up in attempts to foster peace and stability in a County that was once not only ravaged by civil crisis, but experienced the worst carnage in the history of Africa , there are still certain individuals who have refused to realize that the old order has passed and continue to commit havoc against their fellow Liberians. They do not want to accept the reality that things have changed and must continue to change in Liberia for the better. They believe they are better than the rest of the people, hence engage in acts to suppress the civil liberties of others. Absolutely, there must be no room in the new Liberia for such parasitic and misguided individuals!

In addition, we suppose those who choose to take the laws into their own hands, or violate the laws by physically or mentally injuring innocent citizens must face the full weight of the law irrespective of positions, statuses, or connections in any place.

We however take solace in GOL announcement that it will ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. We expect nothing less, but a comprehensive investigation by the responsible government agency to get to the bottom of this all. We hold the GOL to those words and will monitor the investigation, expecting nothing, but true and transparent justice for those who suffered the wraths of those thugs.

Moreover, we expect the administrative arms of the Bong County, and the Bong County Legislative Caucus to play active roles in the investigation of circumstances that led to such barbarism and the aftermaths.

We emphasize that the perpetrators, if found guilty not only face the full weight of the law with jail terms, but must pay punitive and material damages to the victims.

We shall remain vigilant on this matter, for one Republic, Justice MUST BE FOR ALL.

Signed:                         Frank Carter

                                    National Secretary General

                                    UBCAA

Approved:                      Joe Flomo Matthew

National President

UBCAA