The recently concluded first-round presidential elections in Liberia have brought to light a miscalculation by the Unity Party that may have cost them their fifty-percent-plus-one objective. Given these circumstances, the Unity Party must cautiously approach the second round of elections and bring their A-game to the campaign trail. Furthermore, the Unity Party needs to clearly articulate what sets them apart from the CDC, as it is evident that many of the CDC’s missteps were also committed by the Unity Party. The Unity Party’s miscalculation in relying on the belief that “the people have resolved” has hindered their electoral success. The Unity Party must now regroup, reassess its approach, and bring its best game to the second round of elections to secure victory.

Source: Daily Observer October 23, 2023 13:44 UTC