Ahead Of Trip, Calls For National Unity And Acceptance Of Election Results
President George Manneh Weah is still using the controversial private jet he previously said his wealthy Burkinabe businessman friend had made available to him to “boost his morale”.
Photo published by the Executive Mansion shows the plane in question being used by the Liberian on his current trip to two West African states.
A press release published on the Mansion’s website today, Monday says the President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, leaves the country today, December 14, 2020, to attend the inaugurations of his counterparts, Presidents Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Voire and Alpha Conde of Guinea.
Before his departure, President Weah addressed the nation Sunday evening calling for national unity and urging all parties and candidates to accept the results of the December 8 Special Senatorial election in the 16 counties and the two By-elections in Montserrado District #9 and Sinoe District #2.
In Cote d’Ivoire, the Liberian Chief Executive will be joining 11 other presidents, four vice presidents and three prime ministers from across the continent to attend the inaugural ceremonies.
President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected following the October 31, 2020 elections and his inauguration will take place at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.
While in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, President Weah is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders, including the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde, on the fringes of the swearing in ceremony.
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, President Weah will join other world leaders for the swearing-in ceremony of Prof. Alpha Conde, President elect of the Republic of Guinea.
Following the inauguration of the Guinean leader who was announced winner on October 24, 2020, the Liberian Leader will return via the Roberts International Airport (RIA).