-As Maj/Gen Prince Johnson resigns
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has instructed the Army to ensure all those impeding the free movement of people and vehicles through actions that blocked major thoroughfares across the country to immediately remove themselves and allow the Government to resolve their grievances.
The President’s instruction comes, following the resignation of the recently confirmed Minister of National Defense, Mr. Prince C. Johnson.
Meanwhile, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is expected to address the nation this evening, February 12, 2024.
Though we have not uncovered what’s in the President’s message, the disclosure about his address to the nation comes after the resignation of Mr. Johnson.
According to an E-Mansion release, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. received and accepted a letter of resignation from Mr. Prince C. Johnson.
In his letter, the Minister of National Defense outlined his reasons for his action noting that due to the current political and civil disturbances occasioned by the protest of women believed to be wives of servicemen, he has decided to resign and preserve the peace and security of the State.
The President expressed gratitude to Minister Johnson for his invaluable service to the country and described him as a patriot.