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Published on 2024-02-27 11:53:37
The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) of the University of Liberia has expressed strong disapproval of the indefinite closure of the nation’s highest institution of learning and has called for the immediate reopening of the University of Liberia. The campus-based student political party has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for the university to resume operations and has urged the Boakai-Koung Government to address the liabilities of the University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) without delay.
In a statement, SUP emphasized the importance of education as a fundamental right that should be accessible to all Liberian citizens free of charge. The party criticized any attempts to politicize education at the university and emphasized the need for quality and affordable education for all. SUP highlighted the importance of equal access to educational opportunities as enshrined in the Liberian Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The SUP President, Kwein W. Kwein, emphasized the party’s commitment to defending the rights of Liberian students and ensuring that education remains a priority for the government. The party warned that failure to reopen the University of Liberia within the stipulated 72-hour ultimatum would lead to mass protests and demonstrations by the student body.
SUP also stressed the importance of maintaining the autonomy of the University of Liberia, highlighting that education should not be politicized or influenced by any particular political party. The party called on President Julius S. Nelson to uphold the constitutional right to education and ensure that the university remains independent from political interference.
Looking to history as a precedent, SUP recalled past protests and actions taken by the student body to demand their rights and ensure the quality of education at the University of Liberia. The party vowed to continue advocating for student rights and education reforms, holding the government accountable for addressing the needs of the university and its students.
In conclusion, the Vanguard Student Unification Party reiterated its stance on the importance of education as a non-negotiable right for all Liberian citizens. The party called on the government to prioritize education and invest in the future of the country by ensuring equal access to quality education for all.SUP made it clear that they would not hesitate to take further action if their demands were not met, emphasizing the determination of the student body to stand up for their rights and the future of education in Liberia.
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