MONROVIA, June 7 -- June 7 is not one of Liberia's holidays and President George Weah flutily did all within his executive powers to keep it that way, but the city has been locked down, schools are closed despite a warning from the Education Ministry and marketers and store owners have refused to do their regular businesses.

Despite the much-publicized mass demonstration against President Weah and his administration today, the President issued a directive ordering all employees of the government to turnout at work. Many pundits believe the directive was only intended to dilute the momentum of the 'Save The State Protest'.

Central Monrovia is the heart of commercial activities in the capital, however, almost all stores are closed due to ...