President Ellen Johnson-Sirleafof Liberia has reiterated her support for dual citizenship. According to an Executive release, President Johnson-Sirleaf made the commitment when she met and held discussions with a 3-member delegation of the Unity Party USA-Canada Branch late last month, at her Foreign Ministry Office in Monrovia.
The delegation headed by Mr. Erasmus Williams, National Vice Chairman of the UP USA-Canada branch, held discussions with President Johnson-Sirleaf concerning dual citizenship for Diaspora Liberians and their role in Liberia’s political affairs, particularly the governing Unity Party and the 2017 Presidential and Representatives elections. Mr. Jonathan Early and SiziGoyah also formed part of the delegation.
The Liberian leader encouraged the delegation to get engaged with others who have decision-making authority on the issue. She also informed the delegation about the existence of a Special office on Diaspora Affairs situated within the Presidency that works with and coordinates Diaspora matters.
On politics, President Johnson-Sirleaf assured members of the delegation about her commitment towards holding free, fair, credible, transparent and peaceful elections in next month. She further committed herself to a transition that will consolidate the peace and enhance the country’s democracy.
The Liberian leader and former Standard Bearer of the Governing Unity Party re-assured the UP USA-Canada delegation about her support for Vice President Joseph NyumahBoakai’s bid for the Presidency and to the cause of the Unity Party.
President Johnson-Sirleaf, notwithstanding, promised to remain presidential, despite her resolve to support the Unity Party and its Standard Bearer, so as to enhance the fairness and transparency of the 2017 Presidential and Representative elections.
