ALCOP Political Leader encourages Muslims attending This Year’s Hajj to pray For Peaceful Elections in Liberia

Amidst the preparations for the conduct of the October 10 Presidential and Legislative Elections, the Standard Bearer of the All Liberian Coalition Party (ALCOP), Lusinee F. Kamara, is encouraging pilgrims attending the ongoing Hajj in Mecca to pray for a peaceful elections and unity in Liberia.

Addressing a major press conference on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Mr. Kamara pointed out that it is important that Muslims  attending this year’s  Hajj to pray for prosperity and stability in the country. 

Liberia is at a critical juncture, according to  Mr. Kamara,  therefore,  the need for Muslims to offer prayers for peace and stability in the country cannot be over emphasized.

He said the religious community has the responsibility to play the role of peacekeepers  to prevent the country from future crisis.

‘‘I am appealing to Muslims attending this year’s  Hajj to pray for peaceful elections in Liberia. We want them to pray for peace, stability and prosperity because Liberia needs the prayers of the Muslims’ Community at this time and beyond. We want unity and peaceful co-existence and we hope this year’s pilgrimage will perform such,’’ he stated. 

Meanwhile,  the ALCOP Political Leader is also appealing to Muslims,  particular those individuals from Lofa County,  who were unable to attend this year’s  Hajj in Mecca through his institution,  to be calmed and hope for the better.

He  asserted  that their travel agency,  Songhy was unable to send their customers to Mecca because of  the cancellation of the contract with the Grace Jet Company based in Saudi  Arabia.  

‘’I want to appeal to all those who couldn’t make it to go for this year Hajj through our organization. This is due to some political and personal reason that the Chairman of the Hajj, Minister Varney Sirleaf had with me because I am a political leader of a party,’’Mr. Kamara claimed.

Mr. Kamara went on to reveal that they are contemplating on taking a legal action against the Grace Jet Company and whoever that was involved with the cancellation of the agreement.