The government of Liberia confirms that former President George Weah is among permanent Liberians to support Liberia’s candidacy at the United Nations Security Council.
By: Lawrence Kawala.
September 17, 2024 — The government of Liberia has confirmed that former President George Weah is among permanent Liberians including former President Sirleaf to support Liberia’s candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member.
It can be recalled that several media outlets reported on September 17, 2024 that the government of Liberia is seeking Ex President Weah and other Liberians support for Liberia’s candidacy for a seat at the UN Security Council.
Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday on behalf of the government of Liberia, Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Daniel Sando acknowledged that the former ruling CDC Standard Bearer, George M. Weah was asked to be among other Liberians to endorse Liberia’s quest for a non-permanent security council.
Minister Sando at the same time advised that the members press should report balance and accurate news for the success of Liberia.
Meanwhile, The United Nations Security Council consists of 15 member countries, including five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – who possess veto power over resolutions and decisions.
The remaining 10 seats are non-permanent and are filled through elections conducted by the General Assembly, in line with geographical distribution by region.
Candidates must secure a two-thirds majority, or 128 votes, even if they run uncontested.The elections for the non-permanent seats, including the one for the West Africa region, are scheduled to be held in June 2025 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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