-As Mr. Wolo Urges Citizens To Preach Peace, Unity
By: G Bennie Bravo Johnson I
As Liberia goes to the polls on October 10, 2023, a young Liberian, Mr. Patrick Sunny Wolo, is warning Liberians and the government to desist from all acts of political violence.
According to him, political violence has the propensity and potential to cause civil unrest, destroy lives and properties, and delay and shatter the dreams and future of promising Liberians.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with this paper on Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of the social organization in Liberia known as “Serious Relationship Association (SRA) Liberian warned Liberians, especially members of the organization, to stay away from violence and educate the younger generation about peace and unity.
‘’I am appealing to all Liberians to do away with political violence as we gear toward this election. Political violence is not good for our country because we all know what we have been through. Because of violence and war, Liberia is lacking many things, and so we hope that all will preach the message of peace and unity”, he stated.
SRA is a non-political group that is addressing the humanitarian needs of underprivileged citizens in Montserrado and surrounding counties through the supply of assorted items.
The organization is built on four cardinal principles: unity, care, giving back, and love.
Mr. Wolo disclosed that they would not pledge support to any political parties or individual candidates in the ensuing elections, though their members are from diverse political backgrounds.
The U.S.-based Liberian noted that the organization is being monitored by its chapters in 19 other countries around the world, and as such, every member risks dismissal if they engage in political violence.
He stated that the over six thousand members in Liberia should serve as ambassadors of peace during these electioneering periods.
“We are about to go to elections in October, and I say to all of my over six thousand members in Liberia to stay away from violence. Our institution remains non-political. We will not pledge our allegiance to any political party because we are all from different political backgrounds, and we tell you to shine your eyes and make the right decision for our country,” he said.
Mr. Wolo said that the organization will clock two years of existence in December 2023, and according to its CEO, a series of activities are being organized to ensure a successful anniversary celebration in December.
He disclosed, among other things, that a major tournament will be hosted among 32 targeted communities as part of the activities marking the institution’s two-year anniversary.
“SRA turns two years old in December, with organizations joining in celebrating our anniversary. Together, we will all succeed. We have thought it wise to postpone the tournament to December of this year. We are hopeful to have 32 targeted communities, and the tournament will comprise gold medals, jerseys, and football. We have spoken with the coach of Union Duala, and he has finally agreed.
