Liberia: Deputy Speaker Blasts Anxious Politicians

29 January 2013

Deputy House Speaker Hans M. Barchue has described politicians from Grand Bassa County, who are anxious to declare their intention to contest the ensuing by-election in the county, as being totally disrespectful to the people of the county.

Dep. Speaker Barchue, who represents Grand Bassa County District #1 in the Lower House, said Bassaians from all walks of life should at this time mourn the death of Senator John Francis Whitfield rather than concentrating on occupying the vacancy created. He made these comments on Monday, January 28, 2013 when he spoke in an interview with the state owned Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS).

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