Monrovia – Rep. Musa Bility, lawmaker of Nimba’s 7th District, has demanded an urgent investigation into the suspension of the principal of Johnny Voker High School.
By Selma Lomax, [email protected]
The principal was allegedly suspended for permitting the use of the school grounds for a political convention organized by the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), a party affiliated with Bility.
In a formal letter addressed to the Chairman and members of the Nimba County Legislative Caucus, Bility expressed serious concern over the suspension, warning that such actions could set a troubling precedent for governance and public institutions in Liberia.
“This is a deeply troubling development for Nimba County,” Rep. Bility stated. “If the government is adopting this posture — introducing partisan politics into the administration of public institutions — it undermines the principles of fairness and inclusivity that should guide public administration.”
The lawmaker criticized the alleged use of political tactics to target opposition, claiming it poses a threat to the democratic values of the country. Bility also pointed out that the current government, while in opposition, was allowed to campaign freely across Nimba County without facing similar restrictions.
Rep. Bility emphasized that public facilities, including school campuses and community spaces, should be open for all political groups, and the same level of openness should be extended to all parties regardless of their political affiliation.
He called for the immediate reversal of the principal’s suspension and urged the legislative body to investigate the matter promptly, stressing that denying political openness undermines the principles of fairness.
“It is unjust and counterproductive to deny others the political openness that was once afforded to the current government,” Rep. Bility concluded.
