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By Jamesetta D Williams
Monrovia, Liberia – August 4, 2025:
A group of staffers from the Ministry of Transport staged a protest Monday morning at the grounds of the Capitol Building in Monrovia, calling for improved working conditions, delayed salaries, and better administrative oversight.
The protesting workers, dressed in black and holding placards, gathered peacefully in front of the legislative building, chanting slogans and demanding immediate intervention from lawmakers. Some of the placards read: “We Deserve Better,” “Pay Our Salaries Now,” and “Fix the Ministry, Not Just the Roads.”
According to one protester who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Ministry has failed to address long-standing grievances, including months of unpaid wages, lack of logistical support, and poor office conditions. “We are not asking for too much. We just want what is rightfully ours,” the employee said.
The protest briefly disrupted vehicular movement around the Capitol Building, drawing the attention of several lawmakers and security personnel. Representative Thomas Goshua of River Gee County was seen engaging the protesters and promised to take their concerns to the relevant authorities.
As of this report, there has been no official response from the Ministry of Transport. However, sources within the Ministry confirmed ongoing internal discussions to resolve the matter.
The protesting staffers warned that if their concerns are not addressed soon, they will continue their actions and may seek broader public support in the coming days.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.