Armed Forces Wives Extends Apology to Liberians Amid Public outcry that trailed their protests leading to Event Cancellation

In a surprising turn of events, aggrieved wives of the Armed Forces of Liberia issued a formal apology on February 13, 2024, addressing the aftermath of their actions that led to the cancellation of the Armed Forces Day celebration on February 12, 2024. The protests also caused disruptions to the free flow of traffic from The careysbrug to Kakata belt and the EBK Barracks to Monrovia belt.

Speaking exclusively to Knews, Tellreton Walker, the spokesperson for the Army Wives Association, conveyed their regret for the recent protest. Walker emphasized that their actions were unintentional, portraying themselves as "helpless women seeking justice."

Expressing gratitude, Walker acknowledged President Joseph Boikai for his swift intervention, attributing it to the preservation of peace and stability in Liberia.

In a further plea, Tellreton Walker called on President Boikai to address the corruption allegations against retired General Johnson, urging a thorough audit of his leadership during his tenure as the former Chief of Staff of the AFL.

"We are sorry for our actions yesterday, especially for those who missed their flights and those who were sick as well. We want the president to audit retired General Prince Johnson because he is very corrupt."

For her part, Josephine Cole, a member of the Army Wives Association, clarified that their recent actions were primarily for the purpose of peace. Cole underscored that their voices went unheard from the initial stage, leading to the protests and the subsequent cancellation of the Armed Forces Day celebration.

Recorded incidents from last week reveal that the wives of soldiers staged a protest at the Capitol, urging Senate members not to confirm retired General Prince Johnson III as Defense Minister.

"So we did this for our husbands. We want to take this time to thank our president; he did extremely well by listening to us."