Skip to main content

Senator Prince Johnson Outrightly rejects Dual Citizenship



Senator Prince Johnson rejecting dual citizenship and the deportation of 24 Liberians from the U.S dominate the headlines of Liberian newspapers on Friday.

Cllr. Sherman, in a nine - page document read in the plenary of the Liberian Senate, Thursday argued that there is need for change in the 1986 Constitution, especially the portion that prohibits dual citizenship.

The Grand Cape Mount County Senator believes that if Liberia opens itself to dual citizenship, the state’s economy will expand. According Sen. Sherman, Liberians who left the country during the bitter civil wars and have taken citizenships in other countries for social and economic protection should be allowed to regain their Liberian citizenship.

But Sen. Sherman’s suggestions were immediately rebuffed by Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson who insists that Liberia does not need dual citizenship to improve the health and education sectors here.
Sen. Johnson, who supported Mr. Weah’s presidential bid in the 2017 runoff against former Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai says the Weah government should focus its attention on immediate things that will move the country forward.

Sen. Johnson advises the government against tampering with the Constitution in the name of allowing dual citizenship here. Also adding his voice to the debate, Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson says Liberians who have already taken other countries’ citizenship should denounce their foreign nationality if they want to be Liberian citizens again.

Meanwhile, a Senator from Margibi County has suggested the need to conduct a nationwide consultation with citizens from all sectors to give their perspectives on the proposition. The controversial Dual Citizenship Bill comes after President Weah branded the Constitution here as being racist in his first Annual Message in January.

The Citizen Amendment is aimed at removing the “discriminatory” Negro clause and open citizenship to any race, while at the same time defining natural born Liberians and allowing them to have dual citizenship.
By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor--Edited by Winston W. Parley


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

President George Weah's One Day National Forum Successfully Attended by 26 Political Parties

On Thursday, August 8, 2018, President George Weah had a sit down with 26 political parties of Liberia.  The meeting aimed at advancing ideals that promote the spirit of national unity and political tolerance between opposition political parties and the government.  ANC, LP and UP attended the meeting as a team. According to Deputy Minister Eugene L. Fahngon, Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs at Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism, all 26 political parties attended and participated from start to finish.  Even though, social media was buzzing about AB Dillion walking out of the meeting, he walked out as an individual and not a political party, "the invitation was extended to political parties and not to individuals," Minister Fahngon stated in his live video.  Each political party gave ideals and recommendations, which made the meeting a great success.  According to  Deputy Minister Fahngon, "there will be future engagements as such.&quo

Liberia: Top 7 Iconic Music Videos Directed by Jackie Russ

​By Robert Serge Saint-Pe Alex Nyenga, alias, Jackie Russ has enjoyed a seven-year stint as a videographer which has put him behind the camera of numerous memorable Liberian music videos, earning him several nominations and awards. He has again proven himself as a top-notch video director over the past months, which has landed him nominations for the 2021 MTN – Liberian Music Awards (MLMA) for Best Music Videographer and the 2021 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA) for Video Director of The Year.  Even if Jackie Russ is not a familiar face, he is definitely a household name who has worked with many top Liberian artists and influential celebrities. One of his unhighlighted gesture is that he gifted Caroline M. Moore, better known as MC Caro with her first ever music video for her song “Bring Our Money Back” in 2018. Here is a look at the top seven iconic music videos directed by Jackie Russ. 7. Christoph Ft. Margas – Hold Your Polaruh (2016) “Hold Your Polaruh” was directed by Christoph

Foreign Ward marries the mother of his child: gives her a beautiful tribute on social media

Foreign Ward and Lorpu Kollie On August 28, 2016, Liberian rapper, Foreign Ward pulled out his heart on social media, confessing his appreciation for his bride, Mrs. Lorpu Kollie.  The newlywed tied the knot on August 20, 2016.  To put a little gossip on the cake, Lorpu is the ex of Hipco artist, Rawpekin.  Rumor has it, Rawpekin was very heartbroken during the break up.  Well, there is a happy ending to all this, a wedding. Check out some photos from the wedding and Foreign beautiful tribute.   "I remember being dead broke with no job and she cared for me and loved me. I remember her sleeping in the car with me because I didn't have a place to stay at the moment, but she never complained or made me feel less of a man. I knew she would be the woman I spend the rest of my life with, because I told myself if I don't LOVE, CHERISH & MARRY this woman, I will be the biggest fool on this planet. My life story is deeper than what you guys see on social media.