By M.Dennise Nimpson|Contributor
President George Weah says Liberians should not be “discriminatory” in decisions.
The long-standing debate of amending the constitution to grant dual citizenship, especially for natural-born Liberians living in the diaspora has taken a boost with a strong political will.
President George Weah said citizens must vote yes to the preposition of dual citizenship.
“War came to Liberia some many Liberian left from here and some born their children in America, Australia, Europe and etc but today another citizen will tell you, you cannot be Liberian because you were born aboard that is wrong.”
According to the Liberian Leader, denying them citizenship is also threat to growth and development of the nation.
“We complain of racism around the world but we are discriminating against our own people,” President Weah added, noting that they must be given the opportunity.
He said the issue of dual citizenship is not about him, neither his children but such affect all Liberians.
The Liberian Leader called on the citizens to vote all yes to the referendum if the country should forge ahead developmentally.
The President on 30th November made the statement at the campaign launched of CDC Grand Cape Mount County Senatorial Candidate Victor Watson in Kinjor.
Kinjor is one of the attracted areas in the county due to its appealing mining sites, especially the Bea Mountain.
Responding to rumors, he said citizens should not listen to propaganda that the government is not working in their interest.
President Weah assured Kinjor residents of better housing units and electricity in that part of Liberia.
“We are deleting hut and building modern structures.”
Fill with excitement, Senator Victor Watson disclosed that the presence of the President has assured victory.
Senator Watson vowed to carry out development across the county.
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