Liberia, July 28 -- Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander Benedict Cummings has used Liberia's 179th Independence Day celebration to call for sweeping institutional reforms, warning that the country's independence will remain incomplete unless government strengthens the rule of law, tackles corruption, and restores public confidence in state institutions.

In an Independence Day message titled "Liberia at 179: A Call to Fix Our Systems and Secure Our Future," Cummings said Independence Day should be more than a ceremonial occasion, describing it as a time for "honest reflection" on the country's governance challenges.

"True independence isn't just about speeches and parades-it is a time for honest reflection," C...