Weah Applauds Senate for TRC Deliberation; Assures Them of Acting on Recommendations for Establishme

Liberia’s president George Manneh Weah has assured the Liberia Senate that his government will give due considerations to recommendations regarding the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report.

According to a press release from the senate, President Weah on Thursday communicated with the Senate by expressing his appreciation to the Liberian Senate for taking the time to deliberate on the TRC Report.

According to the release President Weah in his communication said “I have taken due note of the advisement contained in the comprehensive report of the Honourable Senate aimed at bringing to closure the issues of reconciliation and justice arising from the Liberian Civil Conflict”.

He further stated that he would like to assure members of the senate that he shall give these recommendations timely and due considerations.

It can be recalled about almost a year ago, President George M. Weah communicated with the Liberian Senate to seek advice from the August Body with respect to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, the matter was subsequently forwarded to the Senate’s Leadership.

During these times, the Liberian Senate took weeks to debate the Leadership report and at the same time invited key stakeholders to seek their expert opinions on the Report for onward actions by Plenary.

The Liberian Senate in its final report advised President George Weah to set up what it calls a “Transitional Justice Commission (TJC)” that would analyze and investigate the findings of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) amidst diverse public opinion on whether or not to implement the recommendations of the report and the establishment of war and economic crimes court.