Gov’t Allegedly Plans to Shut Down Key Radio stations Before July Protest

May 9, 2025 - 14:41
May 9, 2025 - 14:53
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Gov’t Allegedly Plans to Shut Down Key Radio stations Before July Protest

Monrovia, Liberia: Alvin Wesseh, Vice Chair for Administration of the CDC Youth League and an executive member of a newly formed civil society group involved in organizing upcoming protests, has made a serious allegation against the government.

According to Wesseh, credible sources within the government have revealed plans to shut down several major radio stations  including Kings FM, Freedom FM, Voice of Liberia, OK FM, and Spoon Network  before July 17, the date set by civil society organizations for a nationwide protest.

These plans, if true, represent a grave threat to press freedom and democratic engagement,” Wesseh warned in a statement released earlier today.

The alleged move comes amid growing public dissent and mounting calls for accountability and reform from various civic groups.

The government has not yet issued a response to the allegation.

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Daniel Theophilus Cole Daniel Theophilus Cole is the current News Director at Liberia’s leading independent broadcasting network, Kool 91.9 FM, Kool TV, and Knewsonline.com. He is assigned to the Executive Mansion, where he provides in-depth coverage on Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and national affairs. Renowned for his documentary-style investigative reporting, Cole specializes in political and human interest stories, with a strong focus on government policies, public sector accountability, and electoral integrity. His work reflects a commitment to truth, transparency, and the public interest. Cell#0776762186 Email: [email protected]