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Published on 2024-03-01 07:46:12
The Secretary General of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Koijee, has recently criticized the Joseph Boakai government for denying former President George Weah access to the Roberts International Airport’s VIP lounge upon his return to the country. Koijee expressed strong disapproval of the government’s actions, calling them a violation of protocol and diplomatic norms.
In a Facebook post, Koijee accused Boakai and his administration of being political desperadoes who are engaging in conspicuous diplomatic errors. He emphasized that Weah, as a former head of state and a respected international figure, deserved to be treated with respect and dignity. The denial of VIP lounge access was seen as a sign of disrespect and embarrassment to the country by Koijee.
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has demanded an apology from the government to Weah and urged them to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Despite the controversy surrounding whether Weah was actually denied access to the VIP lounge, the government has not yet responded to the CDC’s criticism.
Reports indicate that upon his recent arrival, the former Liberian leader was allegedly denied the use of the presidential lounge at the Roberts International Airport without explanation by the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs. This incident has stirred up a significant amount of backlash from citizens, particularly from partisans and supporters, who believe that the government’s actions were disrespectful towards Weah.
Many individuals have accused the Joseph Boakai government of creating unnecessary tensions by mistreating former President Weah, who is credited with building the VIP lounge at the RIA and naming it in honor of his wife as the Clar M. Weah VIP Lounge. This development has sparked widespread debate and criticism, highlighting the strained political climate in Liberia.
Overall, the controversy surrounding the denial of VIP lounge access to George Weah upon his return to the country has brought to light the underlying tensions and political divisions within Liberia. The demands for an apology and assurances that such incidents will not happen again reflect the deep-seated frustrations and grievances of many citizens towards the current government. The situation remains unresolved as both sides continue to exchange criticisms and accusations.
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