A cross sections of Liberian politicians and political parties leaders, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President George Weah at the signing ceremonies of the Farmington violence-free elections document
IPNEWS-Monrovia: As Liberia prepares for its presidential and legislative elections in October 2023, the nation’s political parties have united and pledge their commitments to Peaceful, transparent and credible elections.
They agreed to resolve any disputes through legal means.
CDC Standard Bearer and Political Leader, President George Weah signs the document
On April 4, 2023 at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi, Liberia leaders from 27 of 31 political parties signed the Farmington River Declaration 2023, an enhanced and comprehensive declaration designed to ensure a non-violent electoral process.
CPP Standard Bearer and Political Leader, Alexander B. Cummings signs the document
The declaration builds on the foundation of the initial pledge signed in 2017.
Today’ s signing ceremony was organised under the auspices of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC).
The ECOWAS and UN served as witnesses to the signing process.
Unity Party Standard Bearer and Political Leader, Joseph N. Boakai signs the document
President George Weah attended and signed as political leader and standard- Bearer of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change.
Madam McDella Cooper and another female politician sign the Farmington Declaration for a violence-free election in 2023
It can be recalled similar exercise was undertaken in 2017 under the auspices of the former ruling governing Unity Party of president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. And through to that signing ceremony of 2017 there were no violence during the process that brought the CDC government to power.
National Elections Commission (NEC) Board of Commissioners at the signing ceremonies
Former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf graced the occasion as well as the President of the ECOWAS Commission who is currently visiting Liberia.
