-Residents of eight electoral districts commit themselves to Pres. Weah’s reelection.
By: Jerromie S. Walters
Last week was politically charged by the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), as in concurrence with the commencement of the campaign process of the 2023 general elections, the visited eight electoral districts in Montserrado County, which was graciously embraced with a deep affection from thousands of residents from the various districts, who confirmed that they are resolved to support the President’s reelection.
Like February 4th, 2023, July 17, 2023 and August 8, 2023, the citizens whose views we got in the eight districts, guaranteed their support to the Party (CDC), judging from what they termed as their (CDC government) developmental efficiency and unique intervention in the educational system.
As referenced by the elderly folks and as an intrinsic portion of the electoral process, scores of first time voters who views were gagged by this paper in the various districts, attributed their willingness to support the President’s reelection, to concisely the government’s free tuition policy at public universities and colleges across the country.
“You have given us opportunities to save our future and other generations to come,” they said and further encouraged, “My fell first time voters, I urge you to come out on October 10 to re- elect Dr. Dr. George M. Weah and Vice President Taylor.”
President George Weah jumpstarted his district campaign tour Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Montserrado County district #7 and #8. Interestingly for him, the process was embraced by hundreds of residents of the district, amid the heavy downpour of rain.
Captured under the wet hands of the rain, water drained from the top of his shirt to the base of his footwear. Like him, the hundreds of residents, especially women that went to welcome him also felt the downpour of rain, but it still didn’t stop them.
Engulfed with excitement, the residents paraded with the President in parts of the District, and later assembled for the formal event in Slipway Community, Monrovia, Liberia.
At said gathering, the President lauded the residents for the love, but emphasized his interest in being re-elected. “When you go to the pulling center please, I know you are clever but I want you to check for number 18, then you vote,” he pleaded.
In an attempt to state reasons for his reelection, President Weah told the gathering that through his first term, he has made significant impacts in major sectors of government, as well as in the lives of Liberians.
President George Weah, took day-two of campaign tour to Districts #16 and #14 Wednesday, August 9, where he mesmerized throngs of citizens about the unmatched development achievements of his first six-year term including more paved roads, hospitals, free public college education, hospitals, housing units for the poor, stable economy, amongst other things, amid huge challenges.
The President called on Liberians to reject his opponents, the very people who governed for twelve years and left the country bare and in tatters, promising to make sure that much is in store for Liberia and its people in terms of spiraled development and transformation if given a second term.
“Liberians, we cannot afford to forego the promising future of Liberia under my second term; you cannot afford to go back,” the President said.
Conspicuously, he continued his tour on August 10, 2023, in Montserrado County district #9 and #10. Like several other days, the Party’s (CDC) presence in the various districts showcased strong emotions from the residents towards the party.
Resolved as they said they are, it was seen through their connection with the President during the official event. It further showed the President’s charisma, and ability to connect with people on an emotional level, which created a indescribable bound between he and the residents.
A said gathering, the President encouraged the residents to vote for he and the party’s candidate in the district and Montserrado county.
At the presidential level, he wants them vote him based on what he has done over the last five years. Like him, he wants them critically critique other candidates that are seeking their support.
Consistent with his campaign tour, the CDC on August 11, 2023, visited Montserrado County district #5 and #6. A lot of the new voters of the districts referenced the government’s WASSCE fee payment intervention, and developments in different parts of Liberia, as few reasons why they are resolved to support the President’s reelection.
Additionally, the young people stated, “President George always make himself common in faces of the young people.” Wiry said admiration for his simplicity, they assure, “First time voters in Liberia are with you and we will make sure that you will win October 10.”
