Monrovia-Former conflict normal, Normal Butt Bare, over the weekend took swipe at one other former conflict Normal, Normal YekehKolubah, with the previous threatening to confront the latter had he gone to Grand Gedeh County to disrupt the funeral ceremony of the late former First Girl Nancy Bohn Doe and her husband, former President Samuel Kanyon Doe.
Joshua Milton Blayee ( aliased Butt Bare), a son of Grand Gedeh County who fashioned a part of the historic however bewailing event held in Zwedru, took to social media to spew nothing however threats in opposition to Yekeh, now a Consultant of District 10, Montserrado County.
Blayee, now a famend Evangelist, mentioned he wouldn’t sit supinely and permit Consultant Kolubah abuse President Joseph Boakai, not to mention disturbing the solemn event, marking the reburial of former President Doe, and the funeral of his spouse.
Each Blayee and Kolubah have been energetic gamers within the civil conflict the nation continues to be reeling from, combating for various factions.
Through the Reality and Reconciliation Fee (TRC) public hearings, Blayee, former infamous combat of ULIMO J, the faction based by Roosevelt Johnson, confessed to killing about 20,000 Liberians, and expressed his willingness to face justice to account for his deeds.
Following the tip of the conflict, Blayee transformed and have become a ‘born once more,’ however his newest outburst threatening Rep. Kolubahhas claimed the eye from the Human Rights Monitor Liberia Annual Convention of The United Methodist Church.
The UMC Human Rights Monitor, an advocacy arm of the Church, condemned Evangelist Blayee’s threatening statements in opposition to Rep. Kolubah.
The Rights group mentioned such threatening rhetoric didn’t solely undermine the delicate peace that the nation has labored tirelessly to construct but additionally fosters an atmosphere of concern and intimidation amongst Liberian residents.
“These remarks are unacceptable and have to be condemned by all Liberians dedicated to peace, democracy, and the rule of regulation,” the assertion learn.
UMC Human Rights Monitor physique additionally used the medium to make clear that Joshua Blayee isn’t the pinnacle of Liberia’s Nationwide Safety and has no official authority to challenge such threats or interact in wartime ways that threaten nationwide stability.
The assertion went on, “It’s crucial that he stop all threatening and provocative statements instantly. Moreover, we name on the related authorities to summon Mr. Blayee for questioning and to carry him accountable for his actions.”
The group mentioned each Liberian citizen is assured the basic rights to freedom of motion and speech below the Liberian Structure.
“These rights are important to our democracy and have to be protected in any respect prices. No particular person, no matter their previous or standing, ought to threaten or intimidate others with violence or coercion,” it additional mentioned.
It added that the statements made by former Normal Butt Bare who performed a infamous position in Liberia’s civil conflict pose a critical risk to nationwide peace, safety, and the continuing efforts in direction of reconciliation and unity.
“Such rhetoric not solely jeopardizes the soundness of our nation but additionally instils concern among the many populace, undermining the very foundations of our democracy,” the group famous.
UMC Human Rights Monitor “ urged all stakeholders, together with authorities officers, civil society organizations, and residents, to face united in condemning such threats and to reaffirm our dedication to peace, human rights, and the rule of regulation.
The Rights group reminded Liberians that the nation’s progress relies on “our collective respect for the rights and dignity of all its residents.”
It known as on the authorities to take swift motion to deal with this challenge and to make sure that those that threaten our peace are held accountable.
