The Liberia National Police (LNP) has temporarily suspended the restrictions on the NO-GO Zone for Bike and Keke riders, following the intervention of STAND, a civil society group known as Solidarity and Trust for a New Day.
Earlier this week, STAND had planned a meeting at their headquarters in Congo Town with leaders of the bike and Keke riders to discuss the controversial No-Go zone policy.
As the representatives of the bike and Keke community assembled, tensions escalated when troops of the LNP, led by Inspector General Gregory Coleman, arrived at the scene in an aggressive manner, almost causing chaos.
However, thanks to the swift and peaceful intervention of STAND’s Advocate General Mulbah K. Morlu, the situation was defused.
Mulbah K. Morlu, as STAND’s Advocate General, expressed gratitude to the bike and Keke riders for their cooperation in maintaining peace and harmony during the incident. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and peaceful resolution to the ongoing issue.
Despite the three-month suspension announced by the LNP, STAND proceeded with its scheduled meeting, reaffirming their belief that the government’s imposition of the No-Go zone policy is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental right to freedom of movement for tens of thousands of Liberians.
STAND has recommended an alternative approach to the government, suggesting the establishment of a system of accountability for bike and Keke riders.
This system would ensure that violators are prosecuted according to the rule of law, rather than implementing arbitrary restrictions that infringe on the rights of the people.
The civil society group remains committed to fighting for the rights of Liberians and advocating for a fair and just approach to the regulation of bike and Keke riders. STAND’s peaceful intervention in this recent incident serves as a testament to their dedication to resolving conflicts through peaceful means.
