Georgetown, USA – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says democracy is the system of government that surpasses all others; grounded in rule-of-law, respect for individual and human rights, and for institutions, which can arbitrate between competing political interests on behalf of the people. President Sirleaf averred that “Yet democracy, as we all know, can be messy. President Sirleaf noted that Liberians are watching democracy play out in a compelling demonstration that the institutions we have built following 30 years of conflict are strong and resilient. President Sirleaf said: “It is worth noting, and applauding, that during this time of uncertainty, almost two months now, there has not been a single act of violence. This limits the redistribution of real political power.”Said President Sirleaf: “I, as Head of State, have had my own limitations.

Source: Front Page Africa December 08, 2017 03:45 UTC