Liberia: Welcoming President Weah's Remarks With Caution

editorial

President Weah, delivering the State of the Nation's Address yesterday remarked that the Media is an indispensable partner to Government and will do everything to protect and guarantee free speech.

The Daily Observer welcomes President Weah's comments but with caution. This is because this is the not the first time the President has expressed support for the Liberian media yet, policy actions by his officials tend to point in the opposite direction. Indeed the media can be a truly valuable partner to government, informing the people about government's programs and policies.

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