Monrovia – Liberians have expressed blended reactions following President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s resolution to declare Wednesday, July 30 a Nationwide Day of Prayer and a nationwide vacation throughout the nation.
By J.H. Webster Clayeh [email protected]
In line with a launch from the Government Mansion, the declaration is in recognition of what it described as “the enduring grace of God upon the nation” and the “unyielding spirit of the Liberian individuals by means of occasions of trial and triumph.”
The Government Mansion mentioned the day will embrace interfaith gatherings, particular prayer companies, and community-based reflections. Private and non-private establishments are inspired to look at the day in ways in which promote religious renewal and nationwide concord.
The President’s resolution has drawn each reward and criticism from the general public, notably on social media.
Fitzgerald Likelihood Putu Jr. wrote, “That is what our leaders ought to proceed to do. Prioritize God in all our endeavors. The nation will thrive when our leaders cease relying solely on their understanding and search God’s steering.”
One other person, Maima Cortee Sarnor, expressed help, saying, “Hallelujah, to God be the glory for giving us a pacesetter like President Boakai. I’ll honor and glorify you Almighty God.”
Nevertheless, not all responses had been constructive. Critics argue that the vacation comes too quickly after the July 26 Independence Day celebrations and provides to what they see as an already extreme variety of nationwide holidays.
Matthew T. Boe wrote, “Liberia already has greater than 15 nationwide holidays, and we’re even attempting to cut back a few of them. Now one other one has been added? That is simply one other embarrassment for entrepreneurship within the nation. Struggling economic system, loads vacation.”
Bobby S. Jimmie added, “Prayers with out motion is a waste of time. Let the President take the lead by uniting with the true actors and we observe go well with.”
One other commenter, Jallah M. Kamara Sr., questioned the need of the day: “So President Boakai doesn’t know that there’s already a day put aside for quick and prayers on this nation? What are we praying for? Is there looming hazard over the nation?”
Pastor Stephen S. Doe voiced concern concerning the message’s consistency with latest authorities rhetoric. “Mr. President, I discover this very disappointing. Simply days in the past, the Independence Day orator mentioned we should always droop prayers and worship to deal with monetary enterprise. Now we’re being known as to assemble in church buildings to hope? I believed prayer was of no use to the nation. Let the orator lead the prayer since he’s a reverend.”
Different feedback on Fb included criticisms of extreme public holidays. Invoice Johnson posted, “Too many holidays for this little nation.” Urias J. Dweh Sr. added, “The one factor blocking this nation’s progress is unpatriotism. We have to cease embarrassing God; He’s attending to severe nations.”
Throughout his Independence Day message, President Boakai emphasised nationwide unity, reconciliation, and therapeutic. He said that from the founding of Liberia to its ongoing democratic growth, the hand of God has been current.
“From the founding of our nation, by means of seasons of trial and triumph, God has remained our information and the supply of our hope,” the President mentioned. “As we glance to the longer term, allow us to embrace forgiveness of ourselves and each other, for it is just by means of reconciliation that we are able to totally heal and transfer ahead as one individuals.”
He known as on residents, residents, and worldwide companions inside Liberia to return collectively in solemn prayer and reflection. He inspired gatherings in church buildings, mosques, and different locations of worship throughout the nation to hunt divine steering and renew a collective dedication to peace and unity.
