By Preston S Panyonnoh
STAND Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu has responded fiercely to claims made by Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, dismissing assertions that the July 17 protest lacks legal notice. In a fiery press release delivered today, Morlu accused the Liberia National Police of spreading misinformation, issuing veiled threats, and attempting to intimidate peaceful protesters.
Morlu, a former ruling party chairman and now a vocal opposition leader, insisted that STAND followed all constitutional procedures and formally informed the Ministry of Justice on July 4, 2025, of its intent to protest under Article 17 of Liberia’s Constitution. He condemned the police chief’s remarks as “a deliberate lie meant to mislead the public and undermine the protest.”
“We officially notified the government and have evidence of receipt. Inspector Coleman’s statement is not only false but calculated to provoke fear and justify repression,” Morlu stated.
Morlu went further to allege that elements within the security sector are plotting to sabotage the protest through covert means. He claimed that rogue actors may attempt to plant illicit drugs, introduce infiltrators, or stage violence to discredit the demonstration.
“We are aware of plans to use criminal means to justify a crackdown. But let it be known—we will not be silenced,” he said.
He warned that STAND reserves the right to perform lawful citizens’ arrests if any individuals, including high-ranking officers, attempt to disrupt or incite violence during the protest.
Protest Will Go On – “No Retreat, No Negotiation”:
The STAND Chairman reaffirmed that the “Enough is Enough” protest scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, will go ahead, declaring it non-negotiable.
“We will not pause. We will not retreat. And we will not be silenced,” he emphasized.
Morlu rejected any notion of backing down or entering negotiations that would compromise the aims of the protest, which he described as a fight against corruption, injustice, and poor governance.
STAND has received backing from several political and civic groups, including the CDC Youth League. Despite the controversy, the protest has reportedly received legal clearance from the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia National Police—clearing any ambiguity about its legitimacy.
With mounting tensions ahead of July 17, Morlu’s press statement has ignited national conversation and further cemented his stance as a prominent opposition voice. As Liberia braces for mass action in the streets of Monrovia, all eyes will be on how both the government and protesters conduct themselves in the hours ahead.
PSU Chief of Operations Allegedly Beaten By AFL Personnel at Daughter’s Birthday Party
By D. Abraham Cooper
Grand Gedeh Correspondent, Verity News
A disturbing incident involving two of Liberia’s top security institutions has rocked the City of Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County.
The incident took place on Sunday night at Signature Bar and Restaurant, popularly known as OKORU, where Kettor S. Bundor, a 36-year-old Chief of Operations for the Police Support Unit of the Liberia National Police (LNP), was allegedly assaulted by personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) during his daughter’s birthday celebrations at the Signature Bar and Restaurant.
The PSU Chief of Operations told this Verity News that the AFL Personnel asked him Bundor to identify himself while they were arguing.
While in the process of trying to identify himself, the AFL personnel began to massively beat on him and they allegedly made away with his PSU ID card and twenty thousand (20,000) Liberian dollars which he had carried for his daughter’s birthday party.
According to Bundor, over ten army men reportedly acting on the orders of one Sergeant Major Mark, a known AFL officer, launched a violent attack on him.
The assault has triggered public outrage and concern over professionalism and discipline within Liberia’s security forces. “This is not how security personnel should conduct themselves. This is so unprofessional,” an eyewitness who spoke to this paper, but prefers anonymity, said.
A formal complaint has been filed with the police detachment in Zwedru, and the case is now under investigation. So far, there has been no official response from either the Armed Forces of Liberia or the Liberia National Police amid mounting calls for professionalism and high ethical standards across Liberia’s security apparatuses.
As the story develops, many are calling for transparency, justice, improved relations, and stronger coordination within Liberia’s security sector.
