MONROVIA – The Ministry of Justice has formally acknowledged the constitutional right of Liberians to assemble peacefully, following notification from the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) movement regarding a planned protest set for July 15–17 under the theme “Enough is Enough.”
In a letter dated July 10, 2025, addressed to STAND Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu and signed by Col. Wilson W. Boe, Sr., Coordinator of the Joint Security, the Ministry confirmed receipt of STAND’s July 3 communication and invited organizers to an urgent roundtable discussion to coordinate protest logistics. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ministry’s headquarters, aims to ensure collaboration with the Liberia National Police to safeguard public order and protect the rights of all involved.
The Ministry’s response specifically cited Chapter III, Article 17 of the 1986 Constitution and relevant international protocols as the legal foundation for acknowledging the protest notification. It also noted the Liberia Council of Churches would be part of the discussion.
In response, Morlu confirmed STAND and its partners in the WE THE PEOPLE Movement would attend the meeting and welcomed the Ministry’s recognition of their constitutional rights. “We announce with satisfaction the receipt of an official letter from the Ministry of Justice affirming our constitutional right to assemble,” Morlu said in a follow-up statement issued Friday, July 11.
He further disclosed the protest organizers have appointed a delegation to participate in the security coordination talks. The team is led by Rev. Festus R.B. Logan and includes George S. Tengbeh, Emmanuel M. Johnson, Gaiyeizohn Abbas Davies, Trokon Grayginho Gray, Edwin Sackor, and Alvin Wisseh.
While reiterating their commitment to peaceful demonstration, the organizers emphasized their adherence to democratic values and the rule of law. “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,” the statement concluded.
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