Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah has called on Liberians to remain law-abiding and trust the judicial system of the country, noting that this is one of the key principles of democracy which enable nations to thrive. Minister Piah, who spoke on a local radio talk show in Monrovia on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, cautioned every Liberian to be a respecter of the law and desist from the perception that there is “selective justice” in the country, as it has been claimed by some citizens. According to him, every country faces challenges in every sector, including the judicial sector; therefore, he advised those in the constant habit of resulting to violence as a way of solving problems to desist, cautioning that the Government of Liberia will not tolerate lawlessness. Minister Piah disclosed that predicated upon recent actions carried out by motorcyclists, the Government of Liberia has reiterated its stance to fully execute its restriction being imposed on motorcyclists from reaching or accessing the major routes across the city. Though he said the restriction is not something intentional but cited that the government through the Liberia National Police (LNP) has resolved to uphold and implement the restriction, stating that this is aimed at reducing violence and ensuring safety for all Liberians. He criticized the motorcyclists for taking the law into their hands by destroying the properties of police because of an accident, stating that “On the day of that action, something happened at Johnson Street, I mean it is unfortunate for such a thing to happen because a life was involved”. “We all empathized and sympathized with the family of the guy who lost his life, but how does that justify that thereafter, people went as far as SKD Boulevard and destroyed the police’s booth?”, Minister Piah asked. According to him, such an act on the part of the motorcyclists occurred because they were given access to the city center and as such, they reacted the way they did. He also said that if people believe that justice doesn’t work in Liberia, when someone commits a murder through mob violence and gets caught, he or she will be charged with murder. The Information Minister added: “If what took place that day would have led to people being killed, the same people would have criticized the government, that it has failed in its primary responsibility to protect lives and property”. Minister Piah disclosed that the police Inspector General has made it clear that the police is not thinking about lifting the ban, adding the police IG remains unchanged and unbending in the enforcement of the restriction. LINA