President George Manneh Weah has raised concern over last Wednesday’s images of a mob entering and vandalizing the United States of America Capitol.
While condemning the incident, President Weah assured Americans that Liberia still has faith in the U.S. democratic system of governance from which Liberia is modeled.
According to an Executive Mansion statement issued Saturday, January 9, President Weah said he shares the sentiments of all those who have been adversely impacted by the violence.
“As my country’s foremost international partner, and drawing on our historical ties, Liberia stands in solidarity with the American people during these trying times,” President Weah said.
The Liberian Chief Executive also stated that he believes in the fundamental strength of American democratic institutions and that the country still remains a beacon of hope for global democracy and governance.
It can be recalled that on Wednesday January 6, 2021 supporters of the outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. capitol in Washington D.C. demanding that the senate overturn the November 4 presidential election result.
Several rioters at the capitol have since been arrested for illegal entry into the building.
