The Political Leader of the opposition Movement for Economic Empowerment Dee-Maxwell Saah Sr. has call on the ruling establishment to take more practical steps and approaches in uniting the people as well as national healing order than just words.
“Let this 178th Independence Anniversary imbue in us the need to choose unity over division, reconciliation over resentment, peace over chaos, constructive engagement over confrontation, freedom of political association over persecution because of political association, political tolerance over political intolerance, equal and impartial justice for all over selective justice, freedom of speech over suppression, genuine transparency and accountability over political witch-hunt and persecution, equal opportunities for all over discrimination and forward-looking vision that prioritizes the rights and well-being of all Liberians, irrespective of political, religious, social, economic, ethnic and geographic background”, he re-emphasized.
According to him, MOVEE is of the strongest conviction that by genuinely adhering to the tenets of democracy and the ideals and principles that informed and characterized the July 26, 1847 Declaration of Independence; as a Government, nation and people of today, Liberia can overcome and end the relentless political witch-hunting, persecution because of political association, injustices and other unwarranted and well calculated avoidable adversities of today and lay the foundation for a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow for Liberia and the Liberian People.
Delivering his 178th Independence Day message Amb. Kemayah said the day presents a solemn opportunity for Liberians to celebrate, not only its national sovereignty, but to reflect on the sacrifices made by their forefathers in ensuring that they proclaimed the independence as a Republic and People.
He reminded the government to remember the enduring spirit of those who laid the foundation for Liberia’s Independence, which was defined by courage, resilience, and an unbreakable commitment for freedom and all other rights relating to human dignity.
He re-emphasized that the determination of Liberia’s forefathers serves as a powerful reminder that peace, unity, comprehensive justice for all and national pride must always remain at the core of the Country’s collective identity, even in these very difficult times of extraordinary trials and tribulations in Liberia.
“As the Political Leader and Standard Bearer of the Genuine New Insurmountable Movement For Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) – The Orange Revolution, we reaffirm our unreserved commitment to the core values that define our Republic; including, but not limited to unity of purpose, democracy, justice, human rights, freedom, rule of law and equal opportunities for all”he reassured his partisans and the people of Liberia in general.
MOVEE he maintains, remain fully committed to the ideals and principles of genuinely and impartially upholding peace, unity, reconciliation, democracy, freedom, transparency, accountability, development, rule of law, justice and equal opportunities for all in Liberia.
Speaking further , he pointed out that the Theme for this year’s Independence Day, “One People, One Destiny: Healing the Past, Building the Future”, speaks profoundly to the moment Liberia is faced with, a moment he stressed needs to be carefully looked at for the betterment of the nation and its people.
The MOVEE Political Leader used the ocassion to rally his partisans and supporters to celebrate Liberia’s 178th Independence Day in honor of the forebearers, who defied the odds to pave the way for the liberties which they should have been enjoying today, but unfortunately, find themselves in current conditions and dispensations, otherwise as a country and people.
“As we celebrate this Independence Day, may we, despite this unprecedented period of adversities in our Country, do so with a deep sense of renewed courage, resilience and hope to redeem Liberia for a better future, Let it be a day, not only for festivities, but for sober reflection on how far we have come, where we are as a nation and how far we are sincerely willing to go together as one nation, indivisible”, he reechoed.
