-Nyenpan Tarpeh-Doe
What is ULAA’s policy towards peace, human
rights, economic development, and social advancement, and democracy in the
Republic of Liberia?
Since the election of the new corps of
officers of ULAA, charged with the responsibilities of advancing the
collective views of Liberians residing in the Americas, I have yet to hear
of a policy statement, and stance against the Liberian Government in light
of its human rights record, and lack of basic human services to its people.
Mohammed Kromah, current president of
ULAA, and an alleged supporter and sponsor of LURD ought to develop a sound
plan as to how he would engage the Liberian Government, constructively or
otherwise, to embrace peace, uphold the rights of every citizen and
individual under the constitution of Liberia. Kromah has recently been
traveling around the world, meeting Liberians in various parts and has not
produced any significant agenda that his organization would pursue in the
interest of the people of Liberia. Is Kromah one of those that would use
ULAA as a springboard to enhance his personal agenda?
Does Kromah have any plan at all to help
influence United States policy towards Liberia?
The United States has a reduced, or lack
of interest in Liberia’s prosperity, and protection as a sovereign nation.
Secretary of State Colin Powell, when he worked at the Defense Department
went on record to say that Liberia was of no strategic interest to America.
Since the end of the Cold War, America finds no interest in Liberia’s
usefulness. Liberia was once their headquarters for covert activities in
Eastern and Western Europe. What did the country get in return besides
pennies? Samuel Doe, the architect of Liberia’s disaster.
There is work to do as ULAA’s chief
executive, and Kromah must begin to map out some major policy areas on which
he would advance his agenda when one is developed and ready for execution.
He must act now; or are his hands tied due to his alleged involvement with
LURD’s activities. Which way? Kromah, which way?
I supported the election of Kromah, but it
was before I knew he was one of LURD’s sponsors, and was interested in the
vice presidential position when LURD overthrows Charles Taylor. I was
disappointed when I heard some Liberians were opposed to him being president
of ULAA because of his ethnic Mandingo background. I defended him and
frowned on all those that opposed him because he is Mandingo. I oppose those
who seek to divide us as a people. We are one people, one country under the
Lone Star. The only thing I would fight for, is for the Lone Star to shine
forever.
If Kromah cannot operate ULAA, he must
resign given his alleged involvement with LURD. He cannot have ULAA and LURD
at his disposal at the same time as his effectiveness would be marginal.
