By Nyantee G. Togba
nyanteetogba@gmail.com
Monrovia-Mulbah Morlu,Chairman of the Coalition for Democratic Change has again frowned at suspended Deputy Commerce Minister Jemama Wolokollie for taking onto Facebook in defense of her integrity following her suspension.
Suspended Deputy Minister Wollokollie in a social media post Sunday evening expressed no remorse for being suspended, saying “God will be her judge”.
At the headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change Monday, Chairman Morlu said such Facebook post by the suspended minister is an affront to President George Weah.
He indicated that Jemama Wollokollie immediately following suspension should be apologizing to her bosses rather than reacting to her suspension by the Liberian Leader.
Wolokollie ignited a social media firestorm last week when she called a news conference in which she accused the minister, Professor Wilson Tarpeh of conniving with shady foreign businesses in the country at the detriment of Liberian-owned businesses.
Wolokollie stated that Minister Tarpeh was antagonizing her because of her stance against his shady dealings that contravene the government’s pro-poor agenda. “I’m asking my boss for him to open the market for Liberians to be able to do rice, for Liberians to be able to do petroleum, for Liberians to be able to bring in onions, and he has refused,” she alleged. “It is very disturbing; why is Professor Trapeh giving me problem?”
Wolokollie added that Minister Tarpeh was blocking all her efforts to prioritize the interest of Liberianization – a policy that provides exclusive trade and commerce privileges for Liberian entrepreneurs – and does not want her to succeed in her functions.
While many embraced the minister’s stance others questioned her decision to go public instead of addressing the matter with her boss behind closed doors.
This may have triggered the president’s decision Saturday to give Wolokollie a breather.
The President emphasized in a statement at the weekend, the need for all deputies to accord the highest respect and courtesy to their leaders; and refrain from taking internal disputes and/or disagreements to the public space for redress. President Weah further encouraged all subordinates to practice utmost professionalism in conducting their duties and the need to follow the proper channel in addressing disputes with their leaders.
Meanwhile CDC Chairman has reassured Liberians that the CDC led government will execute all of its promises through development works.
Chairman Mulbah Morlu stated that the CDC government is on the verge of getting a 12 year mandate based on the deliverables it has implemented so far.
At the same time, a corporate lawyer Cllr Augustine Chea has officially renewed his membership with the party.
Speaking at the CDC headquarters, Cllr Chea said he has returned to work with the party following the election of President George Weah.
