-Madam Sara Nyanti reveals, applauds Liberians
By Jerromie S. Walters
Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Political Leader of the African Liberation League (ALL) and one of the two female presidential candidates that participated in the just ended October 10, 2023, presidential and legislative elections- says her decision to participate in the electoral process was prompted by her ardent desire to impact the process and the people.
In what she describes as her appreciation message to Liberians Monday, October 16, 2023- the prominent Liberian woman acclaims Liberians for their support toward her candidacy, and assures that she’s committed to doing all that work in the best interest of Liberians.
“l applaud all Liberians for peacefully voting in these elections despite us shouldering our own security responsibilities without international community forces. i thank our valued partners for their support during this critical phase in our country’s history. l joined this race to impact the process and the people. I initiated the opposition agreement to work together to protect the votes of the Liberian people because of that, and I will continue to speak in that regard,” she says.
Madam Nyanti assures- “The upcoming results will not change my belief in or stop my resolve in pursuing nation-building, unity, reconciliation, and poverty reduction as Liberia’s much needed solutions.” She adds that moving Liberia forward cannot be done by the president alone but requires the efforts of all Liberians. “Let history remember that we stood united for our unity and progress. May God bless Liberia, protect our nation, and prosper our people.”
Despite the peaceful conduct of the October 10, 2923, general elections- Madam Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti says it concerning that there is a sentiment that there will be violence after the
final results are announced.
“We must work to mitigate these negative perceptions. Our history is filled with bloodshed, and it is time to reconcile and not add to this pain. God desires our prosperity and good health, but we must as well, and it cannot be achieved in conflict,” she tells Liberians.
She commends the National Elections Commission (NEC) for their efforts amid several constraints- and admonished other political actors accept or take a legal pathway when the final results are announced.
“I commend the National Elections Commission (NEC) for their efforts despite numerous constraints. However, we must acknowledge irregularities and concerns that raise questions about the full expression of every registered voter’s will. In spite of these concerns, when the
final results are announced, we must all accept it or take a legal pathway.”
“I urge everyone to partner with NEC to strengthen the institution, as it is critical to our democracy. If there is a potential runoff, a debriefing session involving all candidates should be held to benefit from our collective wisdom and experiences over the last few months,” she recommends.
After the 2023 elections, Madam Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti suggests that a full audit should be conducted to identify weaknesses and proffer solutions for future elections, including assessing the current electoral laws to ensure they are sufficient.
“Having led elections support and transitional justice advocacy in various countries, including the Gambia’s contested 2016 elections, I understand the challenges of supporting countries in conflict and recognize the signs of countries on the verge of it.”
She adds- “We must show the
international community that their billions of dollars investment in Liberia was not in vain.
Liberia’s challenges require collective Liberian solutions that transcend tribal affiliations, political allegiances, and religious beliefs. Our Liberian identity must come before everything else.”
Furthermore- she says chaos is easy, but building is difficult. With this, she states that Liberians commitment to peace will be tested in the coming days, and they must emerge victorious to achieve sustainable development.
Madam Sara Frances Beysolow Nyanti is an international development expert and Liberian pastor. She has more than 20 years of professional experience.
Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti was one of the twenty presidential candidates that participated in the just ended election. With about ninety two (92.82%) percent of the total number of votes announced so far by the National Elections Commission (NEC)- she doesn’t seem to be in her interest as she has so far accumulated about 3,295 (0.19%) votes.
