The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has deployed an election mission to Monrovia ahead of Liberia's October 10, 2023 elections.
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who is leading the mission, left Abuja yesterday afternoon for Monrovia.
She said they would meet with critical stakeholders, including President George Weah, who is seeking re-election, opposition leaders, the electoral management body and the security authorities.Iyonu said that members of the WAEF mission, which is billed to be in Liberia for about 10 days, would visit polling stations in Monrovia to observe Election Day procedures and results collation process and remain engaged until the results are declared.
“Members would remain in the country until the election procedures are peacefully concluded. The Mission’s engagements in the country would be guided by the experience and wisdom of its members who, as former Presidents and leaders in the sub-region, had managed elections and overseen successful conflict resolution and peace processes.
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