NAKEMOR condemns a Supreme Court ruling rejecting their appeal regarding the ban on motorbike and tricycle riders. They are threatening nationwide protests unless the government lifts the restrictions, citing economic contributions and rights violations. The organization seeks support from various sectors and plans escalation if demands are unmet.
The National KEH-KEH and Motorbike Riders Welfare and Advocacy Organization of Liberia (NAKEMOR) has denounced a recent Supreme Court ruling by Justice Ceaineh D. Clinton-Johnson, which dismissed a petition pertaining to motorbike riders. In response, NAKEMOR, representing a vast number of riders in Liberia, has threatened to initiate a nationwide indefinite protest if the government fails to rescind the ban on motorbikes and tricycles.
President Solomon G. Jolokleh Jr. of NAKEMOR criticized the ruling as a violation of riders’ rights, labeling it as an unjust act that threatens peace and stability in Liberia. The organization accuses Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman and the Minister of Justice of conspiring to deny justice to the riders. Furthermore, NAKEMOR highlighted the economic significance of motorbike riders, who contribute substantial tax revenues and essential transportation services to the nation.
The group is particularly demanding the immediate removal of the “NO-GO ZONE” policy, asserting that it adversely affects their livelihoods. “We are ready to resist this injustice at all costs,” stated Jolokleh, urging national support from citizens, civil society, and international institutions to help lift the restrictions imposed on motorbike riders.
NAKEMOR has also expressed a lack of confidence in Justice Clinton-Johnson, claiming that she favors governmental interests over legal principles. The organization has appealed to the Liberian government, the Legislature, the Liberian Council of Churches, and international collaborators to act swiftly in overturning the ban. Should their requests remain unaddressed, NAKEMOR intends to escalate their protests, including planning a nationwide shutdown until their rights are reinstated.
In summary, NAKEMOR is mobilizing against the Supreme Court’s ruling that imposed a ban on motorbike and tricycle riders, arguing that it infringes upon their rights and livelihoods. The organization is calling for immediate governmental intervention while threatening to escalate protests if their demands are not met. Their actions underscore the significant role of motorbike riders in Liberia’s economy and the pressing need for justice in this matter.
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