Sinkor, Monrovia– NAYMOTE Liberia, a pro-Democracy group has concluded a two-day Democracy summit in Congo Town Monrovia. the program which lasted for two days at the Sinkor Bolivar Hotel bringing together state actors from across all sectors including civil society groupings.
The two days event kickoff with a remark from Representative of GOL, USAID Liberia Representative and others international Partner to Liberia, and climaxing with a panel discussion centering around the promotion of Democracy and Accountability.
Making a briefing remark on behalf of the government was Vice-president Jeremiah Koung who noted that while it’s true that Liberia democracy is growing, the political landscape remains bankrupt of policy debate.
“While our democracy is steadily improving, there must be an emergence of a new generation, with an approach of building strong democratic institutions. We can never achieve accountability and democracy unless institutions are placed above individuals; This is the challenge which confronts our democracy, and we must change the narrative without any form of doubts!” He said.
VP Koung maintained that the Liberian democracy must not only be celebrated because of peaceful elections and transition of power but must therefore base on collective ability to be accountable to their people as well as to improve the livelihood of citizens.
At the Same time was Nikolina Stalhand, Program Officer for Democracy and Human Rights at the Swedish Embassy, commanded Naymote, adding that Liberia has proven to be a democratic state since the signing of the peace agreement twenty years back, referencing the 2023 elections.
Also speaking at during the official opening of the two days summit was the USAID-Liberia’s Mission Director Jim Wright, who highlighted the importance of the recently concluded national elections, congratulating all actors for the conduct of a free, fair, and peaceful process. He therefore stressed the need for more effort, including holding political leaders accountable and ensuring the rule of law is respected.
BY: Alphanso G. Kalama
