Did Weah’s transition team understand Executive Order #91? Notwithstanding, the executive order stated that such officials shall continue to function until their successors have been nominated, confirmed, appointed and commissioned. Executive orders in Liberia have the full force of a law until the Legislature through an Act on said subject cancels such order or a subsequent executive order that would override the one in question. The purpose of the executive order is to establish mechanisms for the proper management and orderly transfer of executive power from the administration of former President Sirleaf to that of President Weah. “The incumbent President and the Vice President shall vacate their official offices and official residences on or before inauguration day.

Source: Daily Observer January 25, 2018 02:26 UTC