Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>President George Weah has \u201creiterated\u201d his call for world leaders to respect constitutional governance and \u201cthe will of the people\u201d at the end of the elections.<\/p>\nAddressing the UN General Assembly yesterday, the President claimed that, as a \u201cstrong believer in democracy,\u201d his government has strengthened the National Elections Commission to \u201coperate without undue influence.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a strong believer in democracy, let me reiterate my call for the respect of constitutional governance and respect for the will of the people,\u201d Weah said in a remark that it would be his last address at the UN if not reelected come October 10 polls.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe National Elections Commission has been strengthened to ensure that it operates without undue influence,\u201d Weah added. \u201cThe Government of Liberia has taken all necessary measures to ensure a free, fair, transparent, peaceful, inclusive and credible elections.\u201d<\/p>\n
The President\u2019s remarks, according to observers, are key towards ensuring the credibility of the October 10 polls, which is the fourth in the country’s post war history.<\/p>\n
It comes amidst growing concerns among some opposed politicians that the October polls might be marred by irregularities. The concerns have been fueled in part by remarks from Vice President Joseph Boakai that he would not accept the results of a fraudulent election.<\/p>\n
Boakai on September 17 \u2014 three days before the President\u2019s remark yesterday \u2014 reemphasized his call for a level playing field and vigilant monitoring to prevent any potential irregularities as he warned that electoral misconduct would not be accepted.<\/p>\n
The upcoming election is fiercely contested by Boakai, Alexander Cummings, Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe and Dr. Clarence Moniba \u2014 all emerging as a formidable opponent \u2014 who pose a serious challenge to the President\u2019s re-election bid.<\/p>\n
However, Weah in his UNGA address further expressed his belief that the October 10 polls have placed the country on course to \u201dConsolidate its democratic credentials.\u201d The elections, the President noted, \u201cis an opportunity to sustain\u201d the gains the country has made in reconstruction and its development processes.<\/p>\n
He cited the signing of the Farmington River Declaration which obligates political parties and electoral stakeholders to promote peace as an example of \u201cpolitical parties committed to a nonviolent electoral process.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFive years ago, on the occasion of my first address to this august assembly, we informed you of a peaceful democratic transition that had just taken place in Liberia. With your support [UN], and that of our friends, we have kept the democratic torch burning,\u201d Weah said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have maintained peace and security. We have protected human rights and the rights of the media to operate peacefully and freely,\u201d he added. \u201cThe Liberian people have enjoyed the full exercise of their constitutional rights. The country is well on course to consolidate its democratic credentials.\u201d<\/p>\n
Weah, speaking on global issues, noted the 78 UN General Assembly was being convened at a time when the world is faced with many challenges; security, social, economic, political and natural disasters.<\/p>\n
He noted that the world leaders must exert collective efforts to confront these challenges, \u201cwith a view of resolving them in order to have a safer, secured and prosperous future.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Weah, world leaders must continue to promote global solidarity and rebuild trust in accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n
The SDGs, he said, was \u201cdesign, require bilateral and multilateral collaborations to achieve the results we seek.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe theme of this year\u2019s debate, \u2018Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on The 2030 Agenda and Its SDGs Towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress, and Sustainability For All,\u2019 adequately captures our current global demands.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a critical need to ensure that development assistance is aligned with SDG projects,\u201d Weah said. \u201cThat is why my delegation welcomes, and supports the Secretary-General\u2019s agenda of action to accelerate the implementation of existing agreements; including the Sustainable Development Goals, and to re-embrace global solidarity, and find new ways to work together for the common good of mankind.\u201d<\/p>\n
He noted that as the world deals with unprecedented global political and security challenges there are growing concerns about the proliferation of non-state armed actors, threats of nuclear escalation and extreme climate conditions.<\/p>\n
These challenges continue to serve as obstacles to our quest for a safe and peaceful world, the President added.<\/p>\n
\u201cReaching the 2030 vision is to ensure that the journey is secured through accountability and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiberia is committed to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); they are in line with our Flagship National Development Plan – the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development, which represents our resolve to achieve peace and prosperity, while addressing the structural impediments to economic growth and national development,\u201d the President told his colleagues.<\/p>\n
Source: Liberian Observer<\/b><\/p>\n
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