General elections in Liberia are fast approaching. Scheduled for October 10, 2023, these elections raise many issues and strong mobilization from the various candidates. At the center of attention, outgoing President George Weah, who is seeking a second term.
The electoral campaign, which began on August 5, ended on the evening of October 8. For several weeks, the candidates increased their efforts to seduce voters and convince them to place their trust in them. In total, nearly 2.4 million voters will be called to the polls to choose their new president.
Despite the bad weather and pouring rain, the political activists did not fail. Caravans roamed the streets of Monrovia, the capital, to the cheers of their supporters. This mobilization demonstrates the importance given to these elections and the population’s commitment to exercising their right to vote.
But these elections are not only about the presidential one. Voters will also have to choose their representatives in the Assembly and the Senate. Many candidates, less known but with local influence, have therefore also taken the field to attract voters.
However, the election campaign was not without tensions. Clashes broke out in Lofa county, between supporters of the outgoing president and supporters of the opposition, which unfortunately left two dead according to the police. Faced with these incidents, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on candidates to avoid violent speeches and to respect legal procedures in the event of contesting the results.
International observers are also present to monitor the smooth running of the electoral process and try to ease tensions. Everyone is aware of the importance of these elections for the future of Liberia and the need to ensure a transparent and democratic electoral process.
Thus, Liberia is preparing to experience a historic day on October 10, 2023. Voters will have the heavy responsibility of choosing who will lead the country for the coming years. The stakes are high and candidates are redoubling their efforts to convince voters of their vision and their ability to lead the country towards progress.
Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: Liberia is entering a new political era that could have a significant impact on the country’s future. All that remains is to wait and observe the results of these general elections and the reactions that will result from them. The Liberian people now hold the key to their future.