- Commits to fight corruption
Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has voluntarily promised his steadfast commitment to the battle against corruption in Liberia in order to achieve a society free of corruption, which is a catalyst for good governance. This commitment was made in an effort to ensure a corruption-free society.
In emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the battle against corruption, Mayor Koijee stated that the vice is an eminent menace that poses a possible risk to any nation-state and stunts prosperity.
According to Mayor Koijee, in order for the economically disadvantaged community of Liberia to experience a quicker acceleration in growth, each and every individual will have to constantly abhor, denounce, and reject corrupt practices.
The arrowhead of Monrovia has stated that as a stakeholder concerned about the future of the state and its people, he has joined the fray to do what is right to uphold the standards of honesty and integrity at all times and support the fight against corruption. This is his sincere effort to contribute to greater change in Liberian society. He has joined the fray to do what is right to uphold the standards of honesty and integrity at all times and support the fight against corruption.
Aside from that, the young mayor also issued a call to every official of the government and citizen to support the ideal work of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, and other state-graph institutions clothed with the authority to devise programs all gearing up towards combating corruption.
The Mayor of Monrovia, Jefferson Tamba Koijee, bemoaned the fact that in order to vigorously combat corruption, he has, as a public official and in accordance with best administrative practices from the beginning of the government coupled with appointment by the President, declared his assets and has, at the same time, routinely conducted audits at the Monrovia City Government. He stated that this was done in order to combat corruption in the most effective manner possible.
He has reiterated his intention to withdraw from public life if even the slightest shred of evidence that he was involved in corrupt activity is shown.
An integrity pledge is a citizen-centered document that serves as a major framework in the fight against corruption as well as attempts to promote and institutionalize integrity and good ideals in Liberia. This document goes by the name “I pledged,” and it is referred to as an integrity promise.
The leading executor of this citizen-driven project is the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), a non-governmental actor that ensures checks and balances within the governance architecture of the state.
Atty. Bendu Kpoto, the Legal Officer for CENTAL, praised Mayor Koijee for his prompt consent to voluntarily affix his signature to a citizen-driven document. This document is intended for every responsible citizen to sign as a commitment to strengthening Liberia’s democracy, which is founded on integrity, accountability, and transparency. Bendu Kpoto praised Mayor Koijee for his timely consent to voluntarily affix his signature to this document.
Atty. Kpoto pointed out that the timely response of the City Mayor of Monrovia to offer his support to the battle against corruption in Liberia demonstrates sound leadership and displays that he is a responsible citizen. This was something that Atty. Kpoto found particularly noteworthy.
In the meantime, Mayor Jefferson Koijee of Monrovia has issued a vehement condemnation of the outrage that occurred at the local radio station on Monday evening.
Mayor Koijee made the point that no amount of hatred from anyone should lead to a violent scenario, as this has the potential to induce unwarranted alarm among the populace in the run-up to the elections in 2023.
The Chief Administrator of the City of Monrovia pleaded with the people of Liberia to engage more in the competition of ideas rather than in militarism, which might put the state and its people in danger or undermine the progress that has been accomplished in preserving the peace in the country.
He issued a stern warning to political leaders, imploring them to quit playing on the intellect of the populace by exploiting their circumstances and so utilizing them as sources of violence.
According to Mayor Koijee, the allegation that he was responsible for orchestrating the standoff on Monday evening at a local radio station in Liberia is political grandstanding and posturing that is uncharacteristic of who he is and is also intended to emasculate him. This is according to Mayor Koijee.
Mayor Koijee added that as a key political figure of the status quo, it is obvious that indolent politicians will come up with frivolous and flimsy allegations against him that aim to slander his character and demoralize him. This is something that they think could easily appeal to their supporters. Mayor Koijee said that it is obvious that indolent politicians will come up with frivolous and flimsy allegations against him.
He praised the Liberia National Police in a thoughtful manner for their prompt action in controlling the situation and, as a result, preventing a disaster that may have been avoided.
