Monrovia, Liberia

May 14, 2020

The President of Liberia, Dr. George Manneh
Weah has called on Liberians to unite in order for us as a nation
to defeat the unseen enemy, COVID 19.
President Weah call was contained in his Unification
Day Message to the people of Liberia both at home and abroad.

Here is full text below:
“SPECIAL STATEMENT BY
HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. GEORGE MANNEH WEAH
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
NATIONAL UNIFICATION DAY
May 14, 2020
Monrovia, Liberia
My fellow Liberians today grants us another opportunity to
soberly reflect on the purpose for which our country was
founded. The forebearers strived through blood and tears to lay
the foundation for the nation we have today. They toiled to guard
every inch of its territory in order to establish an enviable system
of self-governance.
When more than a century later that system became threatened
by our cultural, political, and even racial diversities, our
progenitors developed different initiatives that highlighted
characteristics to strengthen our bonds rather than those that
divided us. National Unification Day; a day to reflect that
wholesomeness was legislated.
This year we celebrate this day under obviously challenging
circumstances – when the world is reeling from the effects of a
global pandemic. The Coronavirus has altered our way of life as
it afflicts many of our compatriots. But Liberians have shown
remarkable resilience over the years, I am therefore confident
that it wouldn’t be long before we can make this crisis a thing of
the past.
It is during moments like these that Liberians of all persuasion
must unite against the common foe which threatens our
existence. We must come together as a resilient people to
harness our positive attributes and direct them to eliminate this
existential threat and forging a stronger nation. The government
is doing all in its power to lead this fight. We are beginning to
see some progress, but we must not let down our guard. I am
counting on all Liberians to join hands in order to defeat this
unseen enemy.
As we do so, let’s kneel in supplication to the Almighty God for
healing. I made a call to all Liberians and residents within our
borders, a call to all religious leaders to observe today as a day
of national prayers for our beloved nation. Liberians of all faiths
must invoke God’s presence and His mercy through fast and
prayer. You can do so in your homes or your various places of
worship; but by all means, know that once again we crave a
heavenly-intervention.
Our shared belief in God has always been a creed that has
guided us as a people and nation since the foundation in 1822.
Humanity in general and Liberia, in particular, need that faith now
more than ever before.
Fellow Liberians, Ladies and Gentlemen, our own history is
replete with experiences of how we have basked in the abiding
grace and mercy of God during moments when all hopes were
lost. This is one of those moments. All of us, Christians,
Muslims, and all persons of faith should pray for God’s divine
intervention.
Fellow Liberians, this is when we all show love and devotion to
the country. You can’t claim patriotism but opt to gain political
capital out of a national crisis. Now is when we put aside the
political machinations for the sake of the country. There will
always be time for politicking. All of our leaders, political,
business, religious, or otherwise, should lend a hand as we
grapple to rid our country of the deadly virus.
I wish all Liberians at home and abroad and our foreign guests a
HAPPY UNIFICATION DAY.