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May 6,2026 edition of the Inquirer Newspaper 🗞️

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ILO Re-engages Liberia On Decent Work Country Program

A delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has re-engaged Liberia to advance key labour programs following the resolution of internal disputes within the Liberia Labour Congress.

The mission aims to support the rollout of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), a multi-year framework focused on social dialogue, employment creation, and national labour policy development.

ILO officials praised recent reconciliation efforts, noting they create a conducive environment for collaboration among government, employers, and workers.

Labour Minister Cooper Kruah reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to international labour standards and announced readiness to participate in the upcoming International Labour Conference.

The initiative is expected to strengthen labour governance, expand employment opportunities, and support inclusive development across the country.

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Gov’t Seeks Legislative Push On To***co Control

By Bill W. Cooper

The government has concluded a four-day engagement aimed at accelerating implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (FCTC), with a strong push for legislative reforms.

The April 28–May 1 consultations brought together lawmakers, health experts, civil society actors, and international partners to develop a roadmap for strengthening to***co control in Liberia.

Key priorities include ratifying the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products and passing a comprehensive To***co Control Act. Officials warned that delays in implementation continue to expose citizens to preventable health risks.

Lawmakers pledged to advance the measures, while stakeholders also proposed stricter regulations such as smoke-free public spaces, graphic health warnings, increased taxes, and tighter controls on to***co advertising.

The engagement also led to the formation of a Technical Working Group to drive reforms, with authorities expressing optimism that the renewed momentum will lead to stronger policies and improved public health outcomes.

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LPP Gets Rowdy
-Executive Committee Rejects ‘Gbarnga Retreat’

By Bill W. Cooper

A growing internal rift within the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) is threatening party unity ahead of the 2029 elections, as a faction of its Executive Committee has rejected a recent “National Retreat” held in Gbarnga, B**g County.

The retreat, organized by supporters of political leader Tiawan Gongloe, brought together members from across the country to discuss party reforms, constitutional reviews, and future electoral strategies. Participants described the gathering as a step toward repositioning the party.

However, the Executive Committee has dismissed the meeting as unconstitutional, arguing that the party’s 1984 Constitution does not recognize a “National Retreat” as a legitimate decision-making body. It declared all decisions from the gathering null and void, emphasizing that only established structures such as the National Congress have authority over key matters, including leadership selection.

The Committee also rejected claims recognizing Gongloe as standard bearer outside a formal convention and warned against actions that could undermine ongoing legal proceedings before the National Elections Commission.

The dispute highlights deepening divisions within the LPP, raising concerns about its cohesion and electoral prospects in the lead-up to 2029.

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