Monrovia, Liberia — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced the launch of a new phase of nonviolent resistance against the administration of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, citing perceived injustices and abuse of power.
STAND’s head, Mulbah Morlu, declared August 4, 2025, as the official start of what he described as a “sustained nonviolent revolution.” The declaration follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the president, demanding redress for alleged public grievances.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, Morlu accused President Boakai of showing “clueless arrogance” and a lack of accountability to the citizens who, he said, entrusted him with power. According to STAND, the administration’s failure to address citizens’ concerns marks a dangerous pattern of oppression and corruption.
“The July 17 protest was just the beginning,” STAND stated. “What comes next will be a broader, more coordinated civil disobedience campaign aimed at restoring justice and good governance.”
The group pledged to ramp up pressure through peaceful but disruptive actions, including nationwide demonstrations intended to disrupt regular governance until their demands are acknowledged.
STAND is also planning a major event on August 4, at 11 a.m., at its Congo Town headquarters. The event, framed as an appreciation program, will feature key announcements about the next steps in the movement. The organization has called on participants from the July 17 protest ~ particularly victims of alleged police brutality, workers, and other concerned citizens ~ to attend.
“We believe that while autocrats may not fear elections, they fear sustained, coordinated nonviolent resistance,” the group said. “When protest, civil disobedience, and public defiance are unified, corrupt regimes are compelled to respond.”
As the movement gathers momentum, STAND expressed gratitude to those who participated in the earlier protest and reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for accountability, justice, and meaningful reform under the Boakai administration.
