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Liberia:
The Aftermath of Bush’s Political Pilgrimage to Liberia-Dividend
and Cynical Comments
Applicability of partisanship in blindly disparaging the success
of a perceive opponent is not always a healthy democratic exercise
with the recent visit of the head of the free world, “President
George W. Bush” as guest of “President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf”
being of no different, especially, in the wake of cynical comments
that Bush visit was a failure and also an indictment of the President.
But, here we gauge the issue from another angle.
The Aftermath
of Koukou's Clemency-What Next for Julu and Dorbor?
Feb 4, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
In the wake of the reconciliatory decision in granting Executive
Clemency to former Speaker George Koukou regarding his treasonable
crime of sedition, nevertheless, many are apprehensive that it fell
short in bridging the gap of total reconciliation by not ensuring
that Dorbor and Julu are given a carte' blanch of freedom.
Weighing the trend of developments by the Ellen led Government in
some fronts of the state of Nation, it was with utmost consternation
when it was announced that the names mentioned supra, were involved
in a heinous subversive activities in ousting the democratically
elected government against the basic tenant of civility.
Bush's
Political Pilgrimage to Liberia-A triumph For Sirleaf
Jan 29, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
One of the hall marks of civility is the actualization in being
at peace with one self in calling a spade a spade, especially, in
a political topography when an opponent excels, even if it is at
your loathe, with the announced trip of the head of the free world,
"President George W. Bush" as guest of honor of "President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf" being of no faux pas.
Kesselly’s
Bid for ULAA Presidency-Browsing His Chances
Jan 26, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
It is with utmost optimism news filtering around that Hon. Anthony
V. Kesselly has expressed his bid to stand as one of the contestants
for the imminent Union of Liberia Association in the Americas (ULAA),
Presidency that is expected to be hectic, with many competent folks
of the Diaspora vying for the position.
John Morlu
Unceremonious voyage- A Candid Reflection
Jan 18, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
I don’t know the person John Morlu nor have I met him or interacted
with him in any way necessary. But the fact is I am one of his secret
admirers who have been following his lead in advocacy against corruptions
and other negative vices in our new democracy.
Constitutionality
of Minister Bropleh’s Statement
Jan 15, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
Historian will concord that, men have always resisted truth and
demonize those who have stood for justice and equity, which has
plunged nations in turmoil with the recent cogent statement of Information
Minister receiving a negative feed backs from a cross section of
the Christian Community which manifest this assertion. Suggesting
the need of setting an exclusive date as a holiday for a specific
religious entity is in no way a crime, but rather some thing in
the right direction, especially, for a secular democracy.
My Indictment
and Acquittal, The Untold Story
Jan 15, 2008
Varfley A. Dolleh
Corruption remains a cancerous maniac whose fight continues to be
the focus of progressive governments with Liberia being of no different.
Imbued with this spirit, when accused of involvement in financial
embezzlement, there became the need to brawl in exonerating my self
in a competent court of jurisdiction, in that, under our penal code,
“one is presumed innocent of a charge until proven guilty”.
Dolleh Family Welcomes New Member
Hon. Varfley Dolleh & Wife Amin Dolleh wish to share with the
community the happy coming of their new son, Abraham Dolleh, born
9:26 pm on Dec 18th, 2007 at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in
Hamilton, New Jersey.
Contact: 215-666-2506
The TRC
and the Mandingo Factor-A Mockery
Dec 11, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Opportune to have been selected as one of the guest speakers at
a recent program in honor of a visiting commissioner of the "Truth
and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia", Ms. Oumu Syllah,
held at the African Islamic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
under the auspices of Union of Former Students of the Moslem Congress
High School of Monrovia, Liberia. Although, intended to help sensitize
the Mandingo Community, mainly in getting involved in the Statement
Taking Process, which is exceedingly esteemed. Nevertheless, I beseech
to differ at the program for development against the Mandingo Community
that I think are counter productive to the reconciliation process
making it pointless for the community to get involved. I rest to
be corrected being that I am human and susceptible to errors.
A litmus
test for President Sirleaf
Nov 16, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
“President George W. Bush” preference of Liberia President
as one of the recipients of the Nation’s highest award was
a marvelous political landmark, a strategic and diplomatic milestone
and a major enviable achievement among her peers, especially, being
the only elected female President in black Africa. Although, not
clothed with the authority to question the rational for her selection,
but one thing is cardinal, political analysts are insinuating that
it may be due mainly to her roles in fostering the American interests
and the pro-active articulation of the American ideals and aspirations
in Africa.
Bouncing
Back Amidst Challenges
Oct 19, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Being off the limelight of politics in recent times as a result
of illness has been problematic with many of our supporters calling
in harmony with our situation, while on the other hand, our detractors
have been pondering, “Whether or not we were going to resurface”?
It is always the wishful thinking of one’s adversary to see
a short life span of his perceive opponent, with my case being of
no exception. Our recovery is coinciding with several unfolding
events in the community and expected challenges.
Visualizing
An Indigenous Administration -Synopsis of the Blue Prints
Oct 2, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
In the face of of cynics bad-mouthing concerning the inner motives
of this consciousness drive for the indigenous, in spite of the
unenthusiastic misinformation in discrediting our labors, mindful
of the apprehensiveness being imbued as a result of character assassination
equating our pains with failure and political bankruptcy, one thing
is certain, we are untiring in cultivating our vision for the reincarnation
of the indigenous supremacy reminisce of the period prior to the
arrival of the settlers, necessitating the unearthing of a “Blue
Print” for a future envisage Government led by natives in Liberia.
A
rejoinder: The Re-emergence of the Americo-liberian Hegemony
Sep 30, 2007
Sekou Seasay
The asymmetrical nature and convexity of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s
government towards a certain group, a “a rather narrow and
selective pool”, using the words of Theodore T. Hodge or Americo-Liberians,
as brother Varfley A. Dolleh puts it, seems, in all fairness, to
be accepted, ab initio, by both individuals. …..
I must make it clear that the concept of the Americo-Liberian hegemony;
the predominance of a unit of the citizenry (Americo-Liberians)
in decision making, and the socio-politico structure is not synonymous
with Americo-Liberian. This distinction is paramount, for we do
not want to end up with the situation that merely transforms the
oppressed and victimized into the transgressors.
Varfley’s
Death and Legacy, A Reflection--Futuristic Trend is disconcerting
Sep 27, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
 I
am not agonized about the first night of solitary confinement in
the wet and muddy grave with no companionship. I am not scared about
the cries and the roll calls of people knew in this world for rescue
from the mother of all confinement, but to no avail. I am not nervous
about my first encounter with the angel of death and equity. However,
what I am apprehensive and concerned about is the legacy left behind
and the futuristic trend of the “Mandingo Nation” following
our demise and subsequent burial. This is the real issue. What will
happen to the people? Whether or not our people will be able to
uphold the consciousness? Whether or not the messages through our
writings not to give in will be up held? These are the real issues.
Effects
of the Americo-Liberian Syndrome on the Indigenous-A Dilemma, Mandingoes
As Case Study
Sep 22, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Political actors on the both ends of the divide, especially, from
the aboriginal perspectives on the one hand, and the Americo-Liberians
on the other hand, have been at each other throats in recent days
trying to justify the merits and demerits of their actions, in the
aftermath of the publication of an article, “The Reemergence
of the Americo-Liberians Hegemony,” specifically, the pre and
post 1980 epoch of the both political entities, necessitating an
attempt in meticulously reconciling the both segments of the society,
with the “Mandingoes” specifically being used as a case
study.
Reemergence
of the Americo-Liberian Hegemony, an Addendum - Facing Theodore
T. Hodge and Others
 What
will be wrong with simply unearthing what I think are the shortcomings
of the present dispensation in Liberia? I thought people should
be happy that we are venting out our dislikes through the might
of the pen and not gun. What is wrong with telling our compatriots
how polarize is the Ellen Government? What is wrong with calling
some one an Americo-Liberian or Congo? Is it not true that people
have segmented themselves under that classification? What the big
deal affirming what they have been saying over the years? ......
Although, not substantiated, we are told that the present Managing
Director, Hon. Tubman, who happen to be an Americo-Liberian had
vowed not to allow an indigenous, especially, a Mandingo man to
be his immediate boss. As a result it was agreed to have Musa Bility
removed and replace with an Americo-Liberian as his replacement.
Thanking
President George W. Bush
Sep 14, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
 Whether
or not it was a coincidence is left for public speculation, but
one thing is generally accepted, in the dying minutes of the expiration
of the Temporary Protective Status (TPS), we added our voice to
the thunderous cries of advocates calling and appealing to the USA
President for a reprieve in order to allow thousands of Liberians
on the program a respite avoiding deportation. Amidst the state
of precariousness, we received the favorable news as anticipated
necessitating a commendation to the US President.
Dashing
the Hope of Thousands of Liberians - An Appeal to President Bush
Sep 11, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
In the wake of the pending removal of the thousands of Liberians
on the Temporary Protective Status (TPS), granted as result of the
aftermath of the despicable civil war in Liberia, it is only prudent
that we add our voice to the hundreds of advocates calling and appealing
to President George W. Bush for a reprieve in ensuring that the
deportation proceeding is not effected as we awaits the expiration
date.
The Death
of A Political Messiah, The Case With G. Baccus Mathew - Legacies
left behind
Sep 10, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Reminiscence of the Great Soviet Union, where, Former President
Mackhiel Gobarchov introduced “Glasnost and Perestroika”
leading to the removal of the Iron Curtain; retrospection of the
“Berlin Wall” in East Germany, during the heat of the
“Cold War” dismantled as a result of the people power’s,
although, foreign, but akin to this great son of the soil, an emancipator
of the natives, the man who brought about enlightenment. This is
the man who courageously fought leading to the dismantling of the
“Americo-Liberian Hegemony”. This is the man whose death
is vibrating thunderous cries everywhere. What are the legacies
left behind as he embarks on his heavenly journey?
The Death
of Prominent Gio and Mano Citizens
Sep 8, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
 Lessons
learned and Doers? An Analysis
It was with mixed apprehension and relief when news circulated that
renowned war Lord and controversial “Senator Prince Y. Johnson”
was embarking on a peace diplomacy in the USA, geared toward resolving
the in house feud with in the “United Nimba Congress of the
USA”, especially, being one of the proponents of the Civil
Crisis contributed immensely in the killing of famous Nimbains,
especially, the Gios and Manos. Who are some of those prominent
Nimbians killed and the legacy left behind? Who are the main culprits
in this heinous and despicable crime? Why did Prince Y. Johnson
fail to come? These are the unanswered questions in this scholarly
work.
The Burden
of Proof, An Indispensability
Sep 4, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Under criminal law, the burden of proof lies with the accuser, which
must be proven beyond all reasonable doubt in order to find an accused
culpable in a competent court of jurisdiction, with the ongoing
treason trial involving General Charles Julu and Former Speaker
George Koukou being of no exception. In the wake of the new twist
from the Government most tangible “State Witness” public
opinion is now questioning the plausibility of the entire alleged
coupe amidst the Dorbor’s bombshell. While we refuse to take
side under ethical considerations, but the unfolding development
from the criminal court put one in a state of precariousness while
awaiting litigation of the alleged treasonable crime.
The Re-emergency
of the Americo-Liberian Hegemony
Sep 2, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
 Recent
appointments in Government is infusing mixed signal about the President’s
acclaimed commitment and strive in reconciling among the indigenous
on the one hand, and the Americo-Liberian minority on the other
hand, making one to ponder if whether this President is committed
in bridging the gap between the both segment of the society.
Momoh Dudu: “Well over 60% of her cabinet and cabinet level
positions are manned by the Americos who, according to our last
census, make up only 5% of the population.”
Musa Ability’s
New Chairmanship, A Demotion or Elevation?
Aug 29, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
 Musa
Bility has been a staunch and dedicated friend of the President
who went extra miles during the heat of the campaign along with
other prominent Mandingoes in advocating for the Presidency of President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He was greatly fought by the community for
calling on Mandingoes to pledge their support and cast their ballots
for the President. He defended the platform of the President to
the Mandingo Community amidst opposition. He is noted to have used
his vast media empire both radio and television in selling the ideals
of the Ellen Campaign.
“Mandingoes
Profiling,” An Abomination
Aug 25, 2007
Varfly A. Dolleh
Despite the aristocratic nature of my people, despite
our role in the establishment of Liberia, despite our contribution
in the development of the socio-politico and economic formation,
we are not treated with equity, as it is reciprocated to others.
This is a burning issue that needs solutions if we are to make progress.
Land Reform
in Monrovia, A Compulsion
Aug 17, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
It is a corruption for few people to claim ownership to the “Education,
Commerce, Justice Ministries and few others buildings”. Even
if it is not said, but the reality is they took government money
and surreptitiously claim ownership to these properties. How was
this made possible? How much were they being paid allowing them
to generate such an amount to build those building? Let no one play
on the sentiment of the Liberians.
On This Score, Madame
President, I Beg to Differ
Aug 17, 2007
Momoh Sekou Dudu
Instead of “bringing back law and order”, Beatrice Munah
Sieh is orchestrating chaos after chaos. It appears the once vaunted
Director of Police has a penchant for missteps. I am beginning to
wonder as to whether power has had an intoxicating effect on her.
From her infamous threatening of Moslem women against wearing their
religious veils which she malignly associated with terrorism, to
her recent ambushing of the Seaport Police, Colonel Sieh appears
determined to introduce a police state in Liberia. As our nation
gradually returns to normalcy, we do not have the luxury to accommodate
discordant, inept, and reckless government officials. We have way
too much at stake.
Dismiss
Police Director Beatrice Muna Sieh Now
Aug 16, 2007
Editorial
editors@limany.org
Police Director Sieh reign has brought nothing but disrepute in
the force. And we also seriously believe that she is polarized with
ethnic sentiment against Mandingoes.
“Collective
Guilt of the Mandingoes,” A Nerve-racking Signal
Aug 13, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Unanswered Questions:
Where are we heading as Liberian in the wake of our deep-seated
hatred against a particular group of people? Why didn’t the
people of Nimba County go against the family of Hon. George Koukou
when it was announced that he was involved in subversive activities?
Why didn’t the Grand Gedean go after the family of Gen. Charles
Julu when his name was mentioned with the subversive plot? I might
not be around, but I am worry about the future, especially, the
brute dislike and monstrous machination to annihilate a particular
group of people.
Charles
Taylor perturbs in Hell fire
Aug 11, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
When it was announced that fugitive Charles Ghakey Taylor, was to
seek asylum in Nigeria, little did he know that it was the beginning
of his end amidst the euphoria that despite the overwhelming fire
power and advances of the invading LURD Forces, he wasn’t militarily
defeated out rightly by Sekou Damate Konneh, ceremoniously afforded
the opportunity as a state man to fly in the specially arranged
Presidential jet with President Olusugon Obansagon of Nigeria. It
was with extravagant pageantry in that he took with him million
of dollars in cash, thousands, of shirts, shoes and personal belongings,
including tens of his social concubines, plus, few of his luxuries
cars that includes “humvees and Mercedes Benzes”.
Microscopic
Deciphering of the “Ellen’s Presidency”-Short falls
and Achievements
Aug 6, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
Amidst your probable dislike for Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, despite
your reasonable tangibility in opposing her doesn’t matter
any longer, especially, in the wake of the fact that indeed, she
won the first election in post war Liberia, that she is the first
female to excelled democratically in Africa;..
But, the question is, where are we developmentally? What are the
short falls and achievements thus far, as we unravel the puzzles?
What are the prospects for the future? These are the concerns as
we embark upon this intellectual expose.
Religious
Diplomacy, a Plus Madam President
In consonance with the spirit of religious tolerance and adherence
to “Article 14 of the Constitution of Liberia,” regarding
the secularity of Liberia as a Nation State, equitability in the
treatment of divergent religious denominations, it was with admiration
and unwavering applause your bold and courageous visits of the various
“Mosques, ”a new precedent in post war Liberia. Indeed,
we interpose no objection in joining the thousands of Muslims in
saluting you for symbolic manifestation of religious tolerance.
Superficiality
of “Earnest Karba’s thoughts,” On the Mandingoes
Ordeal
Cruising to work few days ago, a friend of mine from Minnesota who
happened to be from the Gio tribe, but up-front and sober in perception
informed me that there was a superficial piece on the web, by some
pseudo non-entity claiming to be “Earnest Karba,” dismally
attempting to undo history in trying to dispute my accounts of the
“Mandingoes Ordeal” during the Liberian Civil War. I had
initially decided not to response, but the “Mandingo Community”
that I represent through popular demand urged me to clarify some
of the diabolical concoctions susceptible in aborting historical
realities that touch their hearts, minds and souls.
Culpability
of Julu, Koukou and Others, ...the need for cautious approach
With an imbedded force of over fifteen thousand cracked soldiers
of the “united Nation Peace Keeping Force, thousands of police
and other security organs of the “Liberian Government,”
it would appear inconceivable and suicidal for some one to perceive
the idea of ousting the “legitimate and international acclaimed
Government” of “President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf,”
even, if there were short falls, resurrecting the debate of culpability
and the plausibility of the charges of subversive activities which
is a treasonable crime, punishable by death if convicted or at least
presidential clemency following long jail term.
Taylor’s
Genocide, the Mandingo Ordeal and Compensation- A Rebuttal By
Ernest Karbah
Thanks for the space in your popular online magazine. I strongly
disagree and will countered term it as a “refutable probability”
that of the “two hundred fifty thousands” casualties of
war in Liberia, over “one hundred thousand” were Mandingoes
as alleged by Mr. Varfley A. Dolleh. Show me your evidence and I
will hold your feet in submission.
Taylor’s
Genocide, The Mandingo Ordeal and Compensation
Jul 21, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
It is an irrefutable probability that over “two hundred fifty
thousands” “Liberians and non-Liberians alike were killed”
during the despotic Taylor’s military crusade, of which over
“hundred thousands” were of the “Mandingo tribe”
making one to surmise that it was a well orchestrated vicious, malicious,
criminal and diabolical machination to have the “Mandingoes”
decimated with no trace of existence on their fathers’ land,
as we microscopically decipher the war, their re-emergence as a
formidable force and the rationalization for a just compensation
by the aggressors for the pain and suffering meted on them..
Usurpation
of Mandingo Lands, A threat to National Security-Nimba County as
a Case Study
Jul 14, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
As an emerging political actor, I learned in one of my “Graduate
Classes” in “International Diplomacy” at the “university
of Liberia” that land is one of the fundamental and tangible
elements of power and remains a recipe for past and present conflicts,
ranging from the “Palestinian and Israelis conflict, the Pakistani
and Indian War, the Iraq and Kuwaiti War, the Falkland War, among
others, with Liberia being of no exception, especially, in the wake
of the “Scramble for Land” in Nimba County, with the “Mandingoes
versus the Gio and Manos”, considered by analyst as a catalyst
for conflict and a threat to “National Security of Liberia.”
Retrospection
of the “Barkidu Massacre,” The True Story
Jul 10, 2007
Varfley A. Dolleh
As we commemorate the 17th anniversary of the infamous “Barkidu
Massacre”, it must be noted that it is both worldly and Godly
reality, that while it true that millions of Liberians and non -Liberians
suffered as a result of the despicable, heinous, vicious, and diabolical
military adventurism of Charles Taylor, little did the religious
people of “Barkidu” hypothesize that this religious beckon
of “Lofa County”, the enviable Islamic center, vibrant
and enterprising town would have been targeted leading to the massacre
of hundreds innocent “Mandingoes”, including women children,
and the elderly with out any justifiable reasons.
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