LCC Denies Suspension of Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Amidst Rumors
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) denies rumors about Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves’ suspension following his criticism of President Boakai’s luxury SUV purchase. LCC Secretary General Rev. Dr. Christopher Toe labels the claims as false and urges the public to disregard them, stressing the need for responsible media reporting.
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has issued a denial regarding rumors of a three-month suspension for Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves, the organization’s president. These rumors spread over the weekend, following Rev. Reeves’ public criticism of President Joseph Boakai’s extravagant purchase of a Lexus SUV, priced over $400,000.
The heightened speculation stemmed from a viral statement by Reeves, wherein he accused Boakai of hypocrisy, given Boakai’s earlier commitment to maintain frugality in public spending. In response, LCC Secretary General Rev. Dr. Christopher Toe categorically refuted these claims, labeling them as unfounded and orchestrated by opponents of the church leader.
Rev. Toe emphasized that the LCC has made no formal statements condemning the president’s luxury vehicle purchase, nor has it discussed any disciplinary actions against members. He urged the community to dismiss such unfounded rumors and criticized those responsible for spreading misinformation, asserting that these narratives undermine the integrity of the LCC.
Furthermore, Rev. Toe called upon media outlets to refrain from disseminating such misleading information, as it does not reflect the official position of the LCC regarding national matters.
In conclusion, the LCC has firmly denied the rumors regarding Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves’ suspension, dismissing them as false claims. Secretary General Rev. Toe has called for accountability from those spreading misinformation and urged the public and media to refrain from further propagating such misleading narratives, highlighting the importance of accuracy in reporting.
Original Source: frontpageafricaonline.com
