The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Willis Knuckles who was involved in widely publicized pornographic sex scandal yesterday tendered in his resignation to the Liberian leader, but many Liberians described the latest report as be littled.
Addressing the Nation by radio late yesterday evening at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, now Presidential Office, said she received a letter of resignation from her “able and respected Minister” of State for Presidential Affairs, Knuckles yesterday.
She expressed regret for this latest action on the part of the Minister, but said she will uphold the rule of law in the country, and promised to protect the moral value of the Liberian people.
Speaking further, the Liberian leader admitted that "Corruption is still rampant in government," in her thirteen months old government, but however assured the people of
Liberia that she would ‘ruthlessly’ deal with it.
The President in a serious note said she would achieve this by prosecuting those involved in corruption in her Government and former administration.
The issue of Knuckles’ widespread sex scandal has created serious among Liberians and even those in the diasporas for what they described as “bringing disgrace to the civilized people of
Liberia.
Following the much series of publicities on the issue, several groups including the Press Union of Liberia, students, human rights, church related organizations and even the ordinary Liberian called for the immediate dismissal of Minister Knuckles.
In a related development, the former NTGL Chairman, Gyude Bryant has been found guilty on corrupt charges and is expected to shortly face prosecution.
According a local radio station quoting Justice Ministry sources, the former Transitional Chairman will be prosecuted after been found guilty.
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