MONROVIA — The Girls’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) has declared its assist for Montserrado County District 5 Consultant Prescilla A. Cooper as she faces trial alongside three different sitting lawmakers in reference to the December 2024 incident on the Capitol Constructing.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, [email protected]
In an announcement issued Thursday, June 12, the WLCL emphasised its perception within the authorized precept of presumption of innocence and urged the general public to permit due course of to take its course with out prejudice or interference.
The group additionally known as for a “speedy, clear, and neutral adjudication” of the case, in keeping with the legal guidelines and Structure of the Republic of Liberia.
“The Girls’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia stays steadfast in our dedication to the precept of ‘harmless till confirmed responsible’ and urges the general public to respect the integrity of the judicial course of,” the assertion learn.
Consultant Cooper, who serves as Vice Chair for Nationwide Affairs of the WLCL, is one in all 4 lawmakers indicted over the occasions that unfolded throughout the December 2024 disturbances on the Capitol Constructing.
The WLCL reaffirmed its confidence in Liberia’s judiciary and burdened the significance of upholding the rule of regulation no matter political or public strain.
“At this crucial time, the Caucus stands with Hon. Cooper as a colleague and chief, trusting that justice will prevail by means of a good authorized course of. We encourage all Liberians to stay calm and respectful of authorized establishments because the case proceeds,” the assertion added.
The Caucus additionally used the chance to focus on its broader dedication to defending the rights of ladies in management roles and guaranteeing that their voices proceed to be a part of Liberia’s governance and growth.
“The Girls’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia stays dedicated to upholding democratic values, the rule of regulation, and the rights of all residents—particularly ladies in management—who contribute to the governance and growth of our nation,” the assertion concluded.
