NAKEMOR, representing motorbike and tricycle riders in Liberia, condemned a Supreme Court ruling rejecting their petition. They plan a nationwide protest if the ban on motorbikes is not lifted. President Solomon G. Jolokleh Jr. criticized the ruling, claiming it violates rider rights and undermines the economy. NAKEMOR seeks support for their cause and demands the removal of the “NO-GO ZONE” policy.
In Liberia, the National KEH-KEH and Motorbike Riders Welfare and Advocacy Organization (NAKEMOR) has publicly denounced a Supreme Court ruling by Justice Ceaineh D. Clinton-Johnson that dismissed a petition concerning motorbike and tricycle riders. NAKEMOR represents numerous riders nationwide and has announced plans for a nationwide indefinite protest if the government does not revoke the current ban on motor vehicles.
NAKEMOR President Solomon G. Jolokleh Jr. criticized the ruling, deeming it an infringement on the rights of riders and detrimental to national peace and stability. The organization alleges a conspiracy involving Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman and the Minister of Justice to deny equitable justice to motorbike operators. They assert that these riders are vital to the economy, contributing significantly to tax revenues and providing transportation services.
Furthermore, NAKEMOR has demanded the repeal of the contentious “NO-GO ZONE” policy, which they claim is detrimental to their livelihood. Jolokleh stated, “We are ready to resist this injustice at all costs,” urging support from citizens, civil society, and international stakeholders for their cause. The organization has also expressed a lack of confidence in Justice Clinton-Johnson, accusing her of prioritizing governmental interests over legal principles.
NAKEMOR is calling upon various entities, including the Liberian government, the Legislature, and the Liberian Council of Churches, to act to lift the ban. They have warned that, should their requirements not be met, they intend to increase protest efforts, potentially initiating an indefinite nationwide shutdown until their rights are restored.
The National KEH-KEH and Motorbike Riders Welfare and Advocacy Organization of Liberia is firmly opposing a Supreme Court ruling that bans motorbike operations in the country. The group maintains that this ruling unjustly restricts their rights and economic contributions. Additionally, they have called for national and international support to lift the ban, threatening further protests if their demands are ignored.
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