Former TRC Chair called on Liberians not to vote in office those with ‘Blood Stain on their hands’

Source: GNN

Counselor Jerome Verdier,
former Chairman of Liberia’s
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

Boss Calls Counselor Jerome Verdier, former Chairman of Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is calling on Liberians not to vote to power those he described with ‘blood stain on their hands’ who brought suffering to the Liberian



people during Liberia’s nearly sixteen years of bloody civil war.

He also called on his fellow compatriots not to vote into power candidates who have been banned or recommended for prosecution.

He further indicated that those who have power are exercising it in a way that would make the TRC recommendations irrelevant.

The former TRC boss made the statement Wednesday during a local radio talk show, where he was invited to share his perspectives on a number of issues regarding the TRC, including the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Liberia.

In its ruling, the Supreme Court of Liberia nullified the recommendations of the TRC, terming it ‘unconstitutional’.

The TRC had earlier recommended that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf be banned for 30 years and also recommended that all warlords be prosecuted.

In the same document, the TRC also recommended reparation and palava hut meeting where an indictee can seek forgiveness and be pardoned.