Monrovia – President Sirleaf on January 26, 2017 led government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps and heads of international institutions including the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General to sign the Book of Condolence for the late Ruth Sando Perry, former Chairperson of the Council of State, National Transitional Government of Liberia. According to an Executive Mansion release, the mournful ceremony took place in the Foyer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill. Madam Perry died at the home of her son in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America early Sunday, January 8, 2017. She succeeded Professor Wilton G. S. Sankawulo and presided over the transition of power to Mr. Charles Taylor following the 1997 Special Elections. The signing of the Book of Condolence by President Sirleaf and Cabinet was followed by Members of the Senate, the Lower House and the Supreme Court Bench.

Source: Front Page Africa January 27, 2017 02:36 UTC