.... "The U.S. government fully supports this commitment, and we continue to urge political leaders and parties in Liberia to keep their pledge to a nonviolent electoral process through their commitment to the 2023 Farmington River Declaration," he added. Michael Heath, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for West Africa at the US State Department, has commended President George Weah for his commitment to credible and transparent elections on October 10. "The U.S. government fully supports this commitment, and we continue to urge political leaders and parties in Liberia to keep their pledge to a nonviolent electoral process through their commitment to the 2023 Farmington River Declaration," he added. The President also cited the signing of the Farmington River Declaration, which commits political parties and electoral stakeholders to promote peace, as an example of their commitment to a nonviolent electoral process. Meanwhile, Heath noted that in his meetings with government officials, civil society leaders, political parties, and the National Elections Commission, he appreciated the candor and focus on ensuring the success of the upcoming elections.

Source: Daily Observer September 29, 2023 20:54 UTC