DAVID A. YATES
Africa-Press – Liberia. The head of the West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) Mediation Mission to Liberia has lauded Liberians for the peaceful manner in which they conducted the October 10 polls.
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, said that in addition to the voting public, the Joint Security and the political leaders did excellently by ensuring that peace, law, and order prevailed during the voting period.
In a statement released on October 11, Jonathan praised the candidates for adhering to the Farmington River Declaration, which encourages peaceful conduct during and after the elections.
“The Forum is equally impressed with the deployment and professionalism of the Joint Security Team. We call on them to remain vigilant and for all Liberians to remain calm as we await the official announcement of the results by the National Electoral Commission,” he said.
Jonathan also acknowledges the impressive involvement of women and youth in the democratic process, with many taking on leadership roles.
Jonathan also emphasizes the importance of maintaining calm among all Liberians until the official announcement of the election results by the National Electoral Commission.
The WAEF head commended Liberians for the exemplary track record of peaceful elections and smooth transitions over the past two decades. They urge all Liberians to uphold this positive democratic image by maintaining law and order as the results are being collated.
During their assessment, it was observed that adequate security personnel and electoral officers were deployed across voting precincts. It is noteworthy that young women were actively involved and leading the process in some of these precincts.
However, as NEC begins the collation of the elections’ results, Jonathan has called on the citizens of Liberia to remain calm and allow the National Elections Commission to carry out its work—commending Liberians for their patriotism and belief in democracy, highlighted by their peaceful behavior and high voter turnout.
He also lauded the NEC’s commitment to conducting a transparent electoral process that restores hope, trust, and confidence in Liberian democracy. They also urge political parties and their supporters to exercise restraint by refraining from announcing unconfirmed results or posting them online until the official declaration by the National Electoral Commission.
Jonathan said that his organization wishes Liberia a successful outcome in the 2023 elections and pledges to remain engaged with the country as a dependable ally in its development process. Their objective is to contribute to the consolidation of democracy and good governance in the West African sub-region.
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