Former Senate Pro Tempore Amah Jallah made the call in a statement issued in Monrovia shortly after aggrieved students staged a peaceful protest at the state-owned UL on Monday.
Monrovia – The former Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate Armah Jallah has called for the temporary suspension of students’ politics at the state-owned University of Liberia (UL).
By Obediah Johnson
According to him, the UL remains a critical pillar in shaping the minds and values of our nation’s future leaders and recent acts of lawlessness and violence on its campuses are deeply regrettable and undermine the purpose and credibility of this historic institution.
He said government should take decisive measures to restore order and uphold discipline at the university.
He made the call in a statement issued in Monrovia shortly after aggrieved students staged a peaceful protest at the state-owned UL on Monday.
It can be recalled that on Monday, September 1, 2025 aggrieved students from the Vanguard Student University Party (SUP) at the UL staged a peaceful protest, preventing normal academic and working activities on the Capitol Hill and Fendall campuses of the university.
The aggrieved students raised concerns about the overcrowding of the classrooms and various UL campuses in particular.
They also alarmed over the shortage of chairs in various classrooms, inadequate teaching space and maintenance of rest rooms.
According to them, the add and drop features on the E-Portal have been removed by the UL administration for unknown reasons.
As a result of this, they claimed that many students have been unable to adjust their courses.
They complained that despite numerous engagements, the administration of the university has reneged to address their concerns.
But former Pro Temp Jallah suggested that individuals identified as instigators of violent protests should face appropriate disciplinary actions, including expulsion where necessary, in accordance with the university regulations.
“I recommend the temporary suspension of all student political activities on the campuses of the UL This pause will allow a full review of the causes of unrest and the development of new frameworks for constructive student engagement.”
Jallah, however, called on government to step forward and significantly increase its support to the UL.
As the country’s flagship institution of higher learning, he added that the university must be strengthened to meet modern academic, security, and infrastructure demands.
He further extended appreciation to the administration of the UL, especially its President Dr. Layli Maparyan, for demonstrating a clear commitment to reform and academic progress.
He also commended the faculty for their continued patience, dedication and sacrifice in their service to the nation.
Jallah urged the student body to denounce all forms of violence and embrace peaceful dialogue and responsibility.
“Let education, not disruption, define your legacy. Let us all unite in preserving the dignity and future of the University of Liberia.”
At the same time, the former Gbarpolu County Senator has called for actions to be taken against those who brutalized officials of the National Identification Registry (NIR) in Congo Town, outside Monrovia.
Police arrested several youths reportedly from the governing Unity Party (UP) for allegedly assaulting NIR Executive Director Andrew Peters and the institution’s Communications Director.
Those arrested were among dozens of others who stormed the compound of the NIR, disrupting a turning over ceremony intended to induct into office the newly appointed Deputy Director for Administration at the NIR. (NIR).
The protesters claimed that Alphonso Belleh was the legitimate presidential appointee for the position, and as such, he must not be replaced by anyone.
But former Pro Tempore Jallah called for those who caused the violence resulting to injuries and disruptions at the NIR to be held accountable for their actions.
