Monrovia – The Different Nationwide Congress (ANC) has referred to as on the Unity Celebration–led authorities to display compassionate, accountable, and people-centered management following latest demolition workout routines carried out by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), which left a whole bunch of residents displaced.
In an announcement issued Tuesday, the ANC stated whereas it acknowledges the significance of enhancing the welfare, lodging, and dealing situations of Liberia’s women and men in uniform, such efforts should not come on the expense of the dignity, security, and livelihoods of strange Liberians.
The opposition social gathering described the latest demolitions within the 72nd Neighborhood as yet one more instance of poor planning, weak coordination, and a troubling lack of empathy in governance. In accordance with the ANC, the train left ladies, youngsters, the aged, and enterprise house owners homeless, traumatized, and unsure about their future.
“Regrettably, the Unity Celebration–led authorities has up to now proven little compassion, urgency, or management in addressing the humanitarian penalties of its actions,” the assertion famous.
The ANC warned that governance should not be lowered to the mere train of energy with out duty, stressing that improvement which displaces residents with out enough session, compensation, or resettlement doesn’t represent progress however displays a failure of management.
The social gathering strongly condemned any motion that renders Liberians homeless below the guise of improvement or nationwide safety and referred to as on the federal government to right away prioritize the relocation, compensation, and welfare of all affected residents.
It additional urged authorities to make sure that no future demolitions are undertaken with out complete resettlement plans, significant group engagement, and enforceable social safeguards.
“A accountable authorities plans earlier than it acts and protects its folks—particularly essentially the most susceptible—from avoidable struggling,” the ANC stated.
The assertion emphasised that true management is measured not by power or authority, however by compassion, foresight, and respect for human dignity. The social gathering additionally referred to as for clear, inclusive, and consultative decision-making, urging the federal government to have interaction group leaders, civil society organizations, and different stakeholders earlier than implementing actions that straight have an effect on residents’ lives.
“At this crucial second, Liberia wants management that rescues its folks somewhat than reduces them to beggars—management that builds properties as a substitute of destroying lives,” the ANC stated, warning that no Liberian must be made homeless by their very own authorities.
