Monrovia, March 20 -- The Chairman of the opposition National Patriotic Party (NPP), Attorney George Mulbah, has urged the government to exercise restraint while strengthening Liberia's defense capacity amid growing tension along the border with Guinea.

Atty. Mulbah commended President Joseph Boakai for avoiding what he described as an emotional response to the situation, emphasizing that the use of force at this stage would be premature and potentially harmful to ongoing diplomatic efforts.

He stressed that Liberia must adopt a measured and calculated approach, noting that while diplomacy remains critical, the country must also begin to take concrete steps toward building a stronger and more prepared military force capable of respondin...