By: Clarke Ezekiel Geeplay | Montserrado County Correspondent
Monrovia, April 25, 2025– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially launched the Anti-Mob Violence Campaign in Liberia – an undertaking which is being initiated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in collaboration with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Development Program.
According to a release issued by the Justice Ministry, dated Sunday April 22, 2025, the program is aimed at eradicating the increased wave of mob justice in the Country thereby restoring confidence in the rule of law.
President Boakai admonished Liberians to uphold the rule of law and trust the justice system and not take the law in their hands.
The campaign, according to the MoJ statement, seeks to reinforce the rule of law, protect human rights, and strengthen community trust in the justice system.
The Liberian leader also urged citizens, especially young people to abandon mob justice and embrace peaceful, legal solutions to conflicts and grievances.
“Mob violence has no place in a civilized society. The rule of law is the most powerful weapon we have to secure justice, stability, and development.
President Boakai asserted that the campaign marks a renewed effort by his government to address not only the symptoms but also the root causes of violence including youth unemployment and limited access to justice.
Speaking earlier, Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh lauded the President’s unwavering support and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to rolling out the campaign across the 15 counties of Liberia.
“We are determined to change the narrative, justice must not only be done, it must also be seen to be done, in every community, for every Liberian,” Minister Tweh told the gathering.
Minister Tweh also declared mob violence a dire threat to the country’s democracy and rule of law as he called on Liberians to use the legal framework to always seek redress.
“Today, we gather at a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey, where the specter of mob violence casts a long shadow over the fundamental tenets of our democracy,” Minister Tweh said. “With grave concern, we have witnessed a stark increase in mob violence that threatens the very fabric of our communities and jeopardizes the security and well-being of our dear people,” he added.
Minister Tweh noted the recent surge in mob-related incidents, including deadly attacks in Weala and Paynesville, which resulted in tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties.
Representatives from the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, Press Union of Liberia, National Muslim Council, the Imam Council of Liberia, Diplomatic Corps, Liberia Council of Churches, Civil Society Organizations, Liberian National Bar Association, Motorcycle and Tricycle Union of Liberia, Yana Boys Association among several organizations graced the Occasion, pledging their unflinching support to Government to eradicate mob justice and promote the rule of law.
Edited: Jesefu Morris Keita| Editor-In-Chief
