President George Weah has issued Executive Order 123, setting up a Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change government, which he heads, to the newly elected administration. The President, who and President-Elect co-chair, the Joint Presidential Transition Team, has already appointed members of his government to the team. Other members of the Secretariat are the Economic Advisor to the President and the Legal Advisor to the President. The Director-General of the Cabinet shall second other support staff from within the Executive Branch of Government as may be required to expedite the timely work of the JPTT, the Executive Order also states. The Incumbent President and the President-Elect shall be Co-Chairpersons to the JPTT.

Source: Daily Observer November 22, 2023 01:14 UTC