Liberia: Urey Defends Ellen Says She Needs No Protection After Presidency

With just a brief moment to exit the 12 years rule for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and with the incessant political discourse on who is best suited to protect her post presidential interest, the All Liberian Party (ALP) presidential candidate, Benoni W. Urey, says it is foolish to think that the Liberian leader would need protection from any administration that proceeds her.

Mr. Urey's assertion comes against the backdrop when in recent weeks media reports linked the President to backing a number of opposition political parties including the Coalition for Democratic Change and the Liberty Party for the sole purpose of protecting her interest, something the ALP political leader considers as foolish.

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