The Liberian National Police has condemned, in the strongest terms, violent acts that marred the Solidarity Trust for New Day (STAND)-led protest in Monrovia and has ordered organizers to report for questioning or face arrest. According to an official release from the LNP in Monrovia on Thursday, December 17, 2025, the police acknowledged citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and expression. However, violence, intimidation, and property destruction will not be tolerated by any group of people in Liberia.
The LNP has identified three individuals to be available at the police headquarters to aid in the investigation: Mulbah Morlu, Alivin Wesseh, and Archie Pompom. Failure to comply will result in arrest, in accordance with due process and Liberian law. The LNP reassures the public that this matter is being handled with restraint, respect for human rights, and a commitment to accountability.
Many Liberians are expressing concerns that President Boakai’s government is cracking down on civil society groups to silence critical voices. The Solidarity Trust for New Day (STAND), a prominent civil society organization, claims that the President is muzzling critics by inviting protest leaders for questioning by the police. STAND alleges that this move is an attempt to suppress free speech and dissenting voices, as the organization was simply exercising its constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and expression. The Liberia National Police (LNP) has summoned three STAND leaders: Mulbah Morlu, Alvin Wesseh, and Archie Pompom, to assist with an investigation into recent protest violence.
The group has vowed to continue exercising its constitutional rights and speaking out against government policies and actions that it deems unjust or unfair. As the situation unfolds, many Liberians are watching with bated breath, wondering if the government will take further action.
By Joseph Sirleaf, Contributing Writer
