The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) denied social media reports of a three-month suspension of its President, Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves. The rumors stemmed from his criticism of President Boakai’s luxury SUV purchase. LCC Secretary General Rev. Dr. Christopher Toe dismissed these claims as unfounded and called for accountability from those spreading misinformation.
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has officially refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the suspension of its President, Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves, for three months. These rumors emerged following Rev. Reeves’ public critique of President Joseph Boakai’s acquisition of a luxury Lexus SUV, valued at approximately $400,000.
These false allegations suggested that Rev. Reeves had been suspended due to his statement denouncing President Boakai’s perceived hypocrisy, especially in light of Boakai’s prior commitment to travel using a wheelbarrow to minimize public expenditure.
Rev. Dr. Christopher Toe, the LCC Secretary General, categorically dismissed the suspension claims, labeling them as malicious fabrications aimed at tarnishing the LCC’s reputation. He emphasized that under Rev. Reeves’ leadership, no statements condemning the President’s purchase or meetings concerning suspensions have taken place.
Furthermore, Rev. Toe called on the public to disregard these baseless rumors. He urged those responsible for propagating misinformation to be accountable for their actions, noting that such inaccuracies harm the credibility of the LCC. Finally, he advised the media to refrain from disseminating misleading information that misrepresents the LCC’s position on national matters.
In summary, the Liberia Council of Churches has dismissed rumors regarding the suspension of its President, Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves. The allegations emerged following his criticism of President Boakai’s luxury vehicle purchase. LCC leadership warns against the spread of misinformation, emphasizing the importance of accurate representation in public discourse.
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