A Liberian human rights defender, Titus B. Pakalah, is calling on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. to withdraw the appointment of Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh. Pakalah accuses Conteh of facilitating and compromising a rape case involving a seven-year-old minor at the Liberian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. Conteh is alleged to have covered up the incident and provided a defense for the rapists. Pakalah argues that Conteh's actions violated the Children Law of Liberia and that he should not be heading the University of Liberia, where there are many female students. Pakalah claims that President Boakai plans to appoint Conteh as Liberia's Ambassador to the United States.
The allegations against Ambassador Conteh have sparked controversy and raised concerns about his suitability for the position. The rights defender argues that someone with such serious allegations against them should not be entrusted with a diplomatic role, especially one that represents the country on an international level. The appointment of Conteh as Liberia's Ambassador to the United States is seen as a significant decision that requires careful consideration and scrutiny.
President Boakai has not yet responded to the calls to withdraw Conteh's appointment. It remains to be seen how the government will address these allegations and whether they will have any impact on Conteh's appointment.
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