Liberian Polls: Weah Seeks Re-election, Promises To Make Violent Free, Credible, Transparent Election

The upcoming general elections in Liberia, set for October, will be free of violence and will be credible, transparent, and inclusive, according to President George Weah.

Weah fulfilled his promise on Wednesday in Monrovia as part of the 176th anniversary of the nation’s independence commemoration, which had as its subject “Giving our People Hope for a Violence-Free, Fair, Transparent, Inclusive and Credible Elections.”

Weah reiterated his promises to protect and preserve the peaceful democracy of Liberia by stating that the topic for this year’s commemoration was of special relevance given that it follows the country’s election preparations.

He said: “Today, we have a collective duty to uphold and defend our constitution and I pledge to do that with all my ability.

“The theme of this year’s celebration is also a reminder to do our duty to our country and to God.

“And I reiterate my commitment to preserving the peace of the country which has been sustained since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) on Aug. 18, 2003, in Accra, Ghana.

“The presidential and general elections will be credible, reflect the voice of the people of Liberia, and will meet international and national standards.”

Weah also admonished politicians contesting for various positions to follow suit in ensuring peaceful polls in their various counties, putting the interest of the people first before theirs.

He thanked Liberian citizens for their resilience and commitment to sustained peace in the country.

“We have proven that what unites us is bigger than what divides us and we are grateful to the people of Liberia for their tenacity and commitment to preserving the peace of the country since the end of the civil war.

“We should know the value of peace now and must do all we can to sustain it,” Weah added.

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, who was a special guest of the Liberian President and honoured with a Liberian National Award, congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the occasion of their independence and their adherence to the Accra commitment.

Akufo-Addo said that it gives him great excitement to see the fruition of the Accra Agreement which was a commitment to the peace in Liberia by all factions after the brutal civil war.