Monrovia, June 24 -- The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) is facing a fierce backlash from within the global Liberian religious community after its decision to honor House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. Leading the charge is Pastor Allen Deepraiser Doue of the Able God Gospel Safari Ministries Inc, who has unequivocally condemned the LCC, asserting that the church body was "in error" to recognize a figure he claims consistently disregards the rule of law and encourages corruption.

The scathing indictment adds a powerful voice to the growing chorus of Liberians, both at home and in the diaspora, who have expressed outrage over Speaker Koon's induction into the LCC's Bishop George D. Browne Hall of Fame.

The award, intended to celebrate Ko...