The Inquirer (Monrovia)
30 August 2008
Dr. Amos Sawyer, former interim leader in the established government for national unity in 1990 giving clarity on the change of the Liberian currency during his tenure said that at no time did he take delivery of any money or did he in any way have financial transactions with Mr. Johnson.
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What else could anyone in Liberia hear from Mr. Amos Sawyer? The same old story from Cheapo, Tipoteh, Carlor and even Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. It is very sad that Sawyer is brave enough to call Prince Johnson a pathological liar when his own statements to the TRC are fulled of lies. For examples, could it be possible for man like Amos Sawyer to authorize printing of a nation's currency without knowing the total amount? Lie number one. If so, what kind of political scientist is he? Did Sawyer leave the brim of power owing only two months to the civil servants? Lie number two. Sawyer left the interim leadership owing more than three months to the civil servants while he distributed two thousand U.S.dollars to his ministers and heads of agecies along with vehicles used by said institutions. Moreover, why can't he be bore enough to tell the Liberian people that it was a naive mistake on the part of his government to have MR. Baron Tarr's signature on the money when he was not confirmed. Did not this proves that taking major decision in government based on assumption he is worst than the very unlettered leadership he stood against? Again, where did he get the U.S. two hundred fifty thousand dollars to buy his house in Marland, USA? By the way, when is he going to sue the ENQUIRER NEWSPAPER for exposing him in that deal? Mr. Sawyer, if you were really against what you called "centralized paradise of power and pageantry,"
why didn't you replace Mr. Peter Ngor when he resigned as vice president of your interim administration rather you kept all power to you and your alleys? Do you remember when your minister of Yourth and Sport refered to the government officials as "gg",grapt and go? Mr. Sawyer, it is better for you to shut up. You can't any longer fool the liberian people by lies through rhetoric.
There’s definitely must be a referendum to undo the current tenure of the president and the congress. For a country that has never had a real election, six and nine years are too long. We must have elections as often as possible to work every kink in the electoral process and to give everyone an opportunity to serve.