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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Residents of Nimba County including elders have marched through Ganta City\u2019s principal street in jubilation, committing to support Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe\u2019s presidential bid this October.<\/p>\n

During a parade through Ganta, they chanted: \u2018Nimba [is] ready to produce [a] president; We are tired of suffering; and Dr. Whapoe will be the one to change Liberia for us,\u2019 among others.<\/p>\n

Whapoe, a son of Nimba County, is aspiring for the Liberian presidency for the second time after failing in his first bid in 2017 against incumbent President George Manneh Weah and other major contenders.<\/p>\n

Upon the arrival of the Vision for Liberia Transformation Party (VOLT) political leader and his entourage over the weekend, Ganta was a center of attraction and excitement.<\/p>\n

Dr. Whapoe was received at the checkpoint between Nimba County and Bong County Friday, 24 March 2023 by women, youth, students, elder council, and traditional dancers.<\/p>\n

At the checkpoint, Dr. Whapoe was presented with a white chicken, locally grown rice (country rice), cola nuts, and a white chuck as a symbol of love, affection, and welcome.<\/p>\n

An indoor program was held later at the Ganta United Methodist School. Reading a petition on behalf of Dr. Whapoe\u2019s supporters, Mr. Jenkins Duo said they were resolved in Nimba County to support the VOLT political leader\u2019s presidential bid.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is a historic day in Liberia and that of Nimba County for VOLT to have a petition statement today in Ganta City, Nimba County,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA new day has come in Nimba District #1. God has heard the voice of the suffering masses of Liberia to deliver us. And that deliverance will be done by our son Dr. Whapoe,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

He stated that they petitioned Dr. Whapoe to contest because Nimba deserves the presidency.<\/p>\n

According to him, their petition is a fulfillment of Exodus 3:7 when God said that he has surely seen the oppression and suffering of his people in Egypt and has heard their cries because of their slave master.<\/p>\n

Mr. Duo told Dr. Whapoe that they are tired of complaining about their leaders seeking their interests and forgetting the citizens.<\/p>\n

He also noted that their leaders don\u2019t see themselves as accountable to those that elected them.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are the man who can deliver Liberia as you did times back. Liberia is at a crossroads. You have the charge to appear before our Pharaoh of Liberia to deliver us,\u201d Mr. Duo continued.<\/p>\n

He alleged that they are in modern slavery in Liberia, and they believe that Dr. Whapoe will take Liberia from poverty to a nation that will feed itself.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are tired of suffering. The pain, poverty, suffering, and hardship are many. We have nothing to boast of in our own country. We will stand with you and by you until we achieve this together,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

Remarking on behalf of the Traditional Council of Buu-Yao, Chairman Moses Vah said as elders of Buu-Yao, they were excited to form a part of the petitioning process.<\/p>\n

According to him, they are prepared to make their president, and that person will be Dr. Whapoe because he served humanity, and loves the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Whapoe, we will make you president. We are prepared and ready. We have the number. You are a man with a good heart,\u201d Elder Vah said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have many sons who are expressing interest, but you are the only person we see and know who loves us and so that\u2019s why we call you today to petition you. We are with you and we will make this work together,\u201d said Elder Vah.<\/p>\n

Responding to the petition, Dr. Whapoe said he was excited that Nimba has resolved to make the next President of Liberia instead of giving their support and vote to people who don\u2019t care about them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to be heard today. I have heard your concerns and accepted your petition,. As you have instructed and petitioned me, I will be contesting for the presidency of Liberia to transform this country, defeat poverty and strengthen agriculture and human capacity across the country,\u201d said Dr. Whapoe.<\/p>\n

According to him, the President that Nimba County is producing is an elephant that the whole world will come and see and respect because he is a vision of a new Liberia.<\/p>\n

Explaining his vision, Dr. Whapoe indicated that he will transform Liberia through agriculture, and human capacity development. He believes that these are the only tools for defeating poverty and hunger across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur dreams and goals are achievable. We are not disclosing plans that we can\u2019t implement. This confidence and trust you have given me today will open the door to true liberation, opportunity, and inclusivity,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the population and so it\u2019s time that we produce our own President. And so, I am excited that you have seen the light and we all will work to achieve that,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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