By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth:
In the heart of the Mano River Union/ECOWAS/African Union lies Liberia, a nation deeply marked by its tumultuous history, especially the civil wars that ravaged the country from the late 20th century.
The generations born in the late 1960s through the 1980s witnessed the unfolding of this harrowing conflict, which led to the destruction of societal structures, familial bonds, and a sense of national identity.
Those individuals must recognize the gravity of their experiences and understand their roles as stewards of the future.
The responsibility falls squarely upon their shoulders to ensure that the devastation they endured does not spill over into the lives of the younger generations, those who were born amid the chaos and who instead should inherit a nation on the path to healing, not one still trapped in the legacies of social inequality, and money eating corrupt economic hyenasism (self-made word) system.
Conversely, the younger generations, including those born in the mid to late 1980s and into the 1990s and early 2000s, have become victims of a situation they did not create.
They are bearing the brunt of a fractured society, grappling with the effects of trauma, instability, and economic hardship that arose from the decisions and actions of their predecessors.
It is crucial that the older generations actively engage in the process of reconciliation, empowering these youths to reclaim their narratives and forge a new identity that is free from the shadows of conflict.
The House of Representatives, comprising many from the former generation, holds a pivotal role in this context, and it must act decisively to dismantle the prevailing culture of greed, corruption, sectionalism, tribalism, and nepotism that perpetuates national despair.
By doing so, after the Liberian Supreme Court invitation, they can work together and provide tangible hope to a disillusioned populace and ensure that the narrative of Liberia shifts toward one of recovery, progress, and resilience for generations to come.
Failing to address the needs and aspirations of these younger Liberians would be disingenuous, not only to their struggles but also to the prospect of a unified and peaceful future.
Acknowledging the painful past must come hand in hand with an unwavering commitment to nurturing a society that fosters hope, resilience, and growth for those who will shape Liberia’s tomorrow.
