The Assembly of the National Imams Council of Liberia, through its spokesperson Sheikh Ali Krayee, has issued a scathing critique of the Liberian Legislature, calling for its dissolution and a complete overhaul of the nation’s governance structure.
Speaking at a recent forum, Sheikh Krayee described the National Legislature as a “national tragedy” and a “liability,” asserting that long-standing issues within the legislative branch have persisted for decades without resolution. He emphasized that no significant reform could occur unless the current legislative body is entirely dissolved and replaced.
“We will support a citizen movement to dissolve the National Legislature and replace it with something more relevant, more economical, and more effective in fostering democratic participation,” Sheikh Krayee declared.
He went further to criticize the overall governance system, labeling it outdated and ineffective. He reiterated a sentiment he expressed years ago, calling the Legislature “the most useless branch of government” and questioning the logic behind spending millions on legislators in a country still struggling with widespread poverty.
“Why would an impoverished nation spend millions annually on a group of people whose jobs could be perfectly done by a blind and crippled couple sitting somewhere at the Presidency?” he asked rhetorically.
Sheikh Krayee’s comments have sparked national debate, highlighting growing public frustration over government inefficiency and raising questions about the future direction of Liberia’s.
