03/09/2025
Press statement for immediate!
Under the theme: “The Supreme Motorcycle Transport Union of Liberia condemns the summary killing of innocent Motorcyclists by police allegedly in Nimba and Grand Bassa Counties, leading to a massive nonviolent protest and calls on the government of Liberia for a speedy and independent investigation into the deaths of our Cyclists” We also call on our Motorcyclists in both Grand Bassa and Nimba counties to continue the legal engagement, and never compromise your rights to survive.
The leadership of the Supreme Motorcycle Transport Union of Liberia condemns the attack, intimidation, harassment and killing of our members (Motorcyclists) in Nimba and Grand Bassa Counties.
As a trade Union, we cannot afford to continually witness the unprovoked assault on struggling Motorcyclists by the police that supposed to be protecting our lives and properties. This is totally unacceptable, these are some of the things that can lead to citizens taking the law into their own hands.
While our bikes are being stolen by criminals, the police on the other hand that should be protecting us are the ones killing innocent Cyclists allegedly. You started your lawlessness against our Cyclists here in Montserrado, extended it to Grand Bassa and Now in Nimba County, what kind of wickedness is this?
This wasn’t the reason we voted this government, President Boakai promised to protect us while we ride our bikes and provide jobs opportunities for us. On the contrary, he’s unlawfully arrested over ten thousand Motorbikes and continues to arrest our peoples Bikes in the name of “No-Go-Zone” policy.
Sadly, this government criminally collected our money, and banned our Cyclists from riding on the roads. You made or compared us to:
* Pay $45usd for drivers licence,
* $25usd for license plate,
* Pay $5,000LRD for Business registration ,
* Pay $150usd for insurance registration,
* Pay $50usd for two helmets,
* Pay $37usd for safety shoes,
* Pay $18usd for view mirror
Sub total for one bike: $350usd.
The government collected over fourteen millions United States 🇺🇸 dollars with in two months (January to March 2025) in the name of bike registration.
After our Motorcyclists met with all of these requirements, you are still intimidating, harassing and killing our Motorcyclists allegedly.
This government is the reason young people are involved with illegal drugs, substances and crimes. Because Mr. Boakai continue to take away our jobs (Bikes) without providing options or jobs for our people, how do you expect our children to go to school and provide for ourselves?
We call on our Motorcyclists to continue the engagement legally by demanding justice from our government, as we find the solution to our problems. Please be informed that our strategy meeting continues, let keep seeking justice for our Motorcyclists. Just so you, there’s no third way out, you either stand up for yourself or compromise your livelihood or lives.
Because if you can’t provide for yourself and your family, then what’s the reason for your existence?
Please be informed that we have instructed a high level team from the national executive committee to meet and assist you the county leadership to resolve this situation, as we engage through a peaceful resolution.
Signed:_______________________
George G. Williams Sr. / Vice President for Riders welfare
Approved:______________________
Trokon Grayginho Gray aka Yellow Machine,
National President,
Supreme Motorcycle Transport Union of Liberia.
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