Prays That God Consoles Her And The Family
PHOTO: The fallen Deputy CBL Governor, Charles Sirleaf
There is an outpouring of condolence messages to Liberia’s former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf including a phone call from President Joseph Boakai from Korea on the death of her son, Charles Sirleaf, who reportedly died over the weekend in the Ghanain capital, Accra at age 68.
Mr. Sirleaf, who served as Deputy Governor for Operations at the Central Bank of Liberia from 2012 to 2020, had worked with the CBL for many years. During this period, he temporarily held the position of Executive Governor following the resignation of then-Governor Mill Jones. After Governor Milton Weeks’ appointment as Executive Governor,
Charles Sirleaf during his wedding in Monrovia few years ago
President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., who is currently attended the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, has extended his condolences to Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the loss of her son, Charles Sirleaf.
An Executive Mansion dispatch from Korea on Monday, June 3, 2024 said in a telephone conversation with the former President, the Liberian Leader expressed his profound regrets and prayed that God consoles Madam Sirleaf and her family during such a difficult time.
President Boakai promised to pay her a visit upon his return to the country, as he is currently away on national duty.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Chief Executive is urging Liberians and friends to offer prayers for consolation and peace of mind for the former President and her family in this moment of grief and sorrow.