APA-Monrovia (Liberia) President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has accepted his defense minister’s resignation over a series of protests, APA can confirm from Monrovia on Monday.
Receiving and accepting the letter of resignation from the recently confirmed Minister of National Defense Mr. Prince C. Johnson, President Boakai described him as a patriot who has contributed his invaluable quota to national development.
In his letter, Mr. Johnson outlined his reasons for quitting the post, noting that due to the current political and civil disturbances occasioned by the protest of women believed to be wives of service men, he has made the decision to resign and preserve the peace and security of the country.
Meanwhile President Boakai has instructed the Liberian army to ensure all those impeding the free movement of people and vehicles through actions that block major thoroughfares across the country to immediately remove themselves and allow the government to resolve their grievances.
He will address the nation later on Monday.
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