Liberia Celebrates 21 Years of Peace, ECOWAS Representative Commends Country’s Democratic Progress

Monrovia, Liberia – The Special Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Parliament to Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, has praised the significant gains made by Liberians in maintaining and sustaining peace in the country. Speaking at the 21st celebration of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) that brought peace to Liberia, Ambassador Nkrumah emphasized the country’s democratic progress, particularly the 2023 Presidential and Representative Elections.

Ambassador Nkrumah noted that the elections, which were widely acclaimed and laudable, were a testament to Liberia’s commitment to peace and democracy. She highlighted the key factor that made the elections stand out – the fact that it was a Liberian-led process. "Imagine no one, including ECOWAS, was here but the country’s security with its limited resources, and yet, people were committed to peace; this we must acknowledge and applaud," she said.

While acknowledging the progress made, Ambassador Nkrumah also urged Liberians not to forget the lives lost during the electoral process. "We must see that something needs to be done when it comes to electoral processes and deepening democracy," she emphasized.

The celebration, which brought together past and present government officials, members of the diplomatic community, facilitators, and actors of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement, featured an interactive dialogue and panelist’s conversation. The event provided a platform for individuals who signed the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement to share their experiences on what prompted them to sign the peace accord that brought peace to Liberia.

Ambassador Nkrumah’s remarks serve as a reminder of the importance of remembering the past and learning from it. "We should remember all the roles the various organizations played. The Comprehensive Peace Accord or CPA must align with us today, as it was 21 years ago," she said.

As Liberia marks 21 years of peace, Ambassador Nkrumah’s words of encouragement and caution serve as a timely reminder of the country’s progress and the need for continued efforts to deepen democracy and ensure lasting peace.