Liberia, Nov. 7 -- Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), the civic pressure group led by former ruling party chairman Mulbah K. Morlu, has confirmed its acceptance of an invitation from the Ministry of Justice for a roundtable discussion ahead of its planned December 17 "Lead or Leave" protest. However, the group says it will not attend the meeting if the current leadership of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) is present, accusing the religious body of losing its neutrality and moral authority.

In a letter addressed to Joint Security Coordinator Col. Wilson W. Boe, Sr. and dated November 5, 2025, STAND expressed appreciation to the Ministry for recognizing the peaceful nature of its July 17 protest, describing it as a demonstra...