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Liberia’s J. Luther Tarpeh resigns from Lone Star mobilisation committee

By , based on The Liberian Investigator

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Reverend J. Luther Tarpeh has resigned as chairman of the mobilisation committee for Liberia’s national team, the Lone Star. His departure follows social media remarks against supporters of the Congress for Democratic Change, which drew strong criticism and condemnation, including from Sports Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah.

Reverend Dr J. Luther Tarpeh has resigned as chairman of the mobilisation committee for Liberia’s national football team, the Lone Star, after criticism of his social media remarks against supporters of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), reports The Liberian Investigator.

Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, had publicly condemned the remarks. The dispute prompted strong reactions before Tarpeh left the committee.

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