Monrovia, December 30, 2019: After the head of the Independent Council of Patriots, Rufus Neufville alleged that the government of Liberia met with members of the Council of Patriots at 2AM this morning to bribe them with a huge sum of money to prevent the much talked about December 30, the Government of Liberia says it takes very seriously the allegation that it engaged in acts of bribery in order to quell the agitation by leaders of the Council of Patriots.

According to a release from the Information ministry, the government views the claim which was made it homeby Rufus Neufville, the chairman of the Independent Council of Patriots group, as grave and troubling. The government has therefore ordered a speedy investigation into the allegation.

“The administration of President George M. Weah has repeatedly made known its zero tolerance for corruption and therefore does not condone unsubstantiated pronouncements which impugn the image of the government or any of its officials.

However, if these statements bear any iota of truth, the public can be assured that the culprits will face the full weight of the law in an expeditious manner.

The government’s engagements with leaders of the COP, with the full participation of the international community and the Council of Churches, have been transparent and in good faith.

It therefore wishes to reassure the public of its full adherence to all the tenets of democracy, while also being cognizant of an even greater responsibility to maintain the peace and public order,” the ministry said.