Africa-Press – Liberia. The Federation of Motorcycle and Tricycle Unions of Liberia (FMTUL) has endorsed the presidential bid of former Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
With a strength of over “230,000” motorcyclists and tricycle operators in Liberia, the endorsement of the FMTUL is a significant boost for Boakai’s campaign.
These workers are a vital part of the transport sector of the Liberian economy, where the majority of unskilled youth find a means of employment and their support could be crucial in the upcoming election.
At the endorsement ceremony in Paynesville on June 15, the President-General of FMTUL, John A. F. Kenyor, said that the union’s decision to endorse Boakai was based on his record of service to the country and his commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Liberians.
“We have come to a conclusion that the best person to lead our country is Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai,” Kenyor said. “He is a man of integrity and a man of the people. He has a proven track record of service to Liberia, and he is committed to improving the lives of all Liberians.”
Boakai, who is the standard bearer of the Unity Party, thanked the FMTUL for its endorsement. He said that he was honored to have the support of the union, and he pledged to work with them to improve the lives of motorcyclists and tricycle operators in Liberia.
“I am grateful for the support of the FMTUL,” Boakai said. “I know that together, we can make Liberia a better place for all of us.”
The 2023 presidential election is scheduled to be held on October 10, 2023. Boakai is running against incumbent President George Weah. The election is expected to be close, and the support of the FMTUL could be a major factor in the outcome.
Source: Liberian Observer
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