The Standard Bearer of the opposition Vision for Liberia Transformation Party (VOLT), Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe, has named and announced Erasmus Daoda Fahnbulleh as his vice running mate for the ensuing October 10, 2023 general and presidential elections.
Dr. Whapoe’s vice running mate is from Grand Cape Mount County and has an in-depth understanding of agriculture. He has served the citizens of Grand Cape Mount County through the Ministry of Agriculture. Fahnbulleh is also the Chairman of the party.
In his statement, Dr. Whapoe described the VOLT ticket as “transformational” collaboration that will liberate Liberians from poverty through the implementation of agriculture productivity.
On Thursday, July 6, 2023 dozens of partsians, sympathizer and well-wishers of VOLT, particularly women, youth and girls as well as prominent citizens from across the country, gathered at the national headquarters of VOLT, Old Road, Airfield parking, for the grand pronouncement of the vice standard bearer and running mate of Dr. Whapoe.
Officially announcing his running mate, Dr. Whapoe accentuated that he was mandated and instructed by God to look in his house and lift someone who has the spirit of unity and self-sufficiency, with an insight of his vision.
Stating further reason for selecting Fahnbulleh as running mate, Dr. Whapoe noted that his vice standard bearer is a religious person who uplifts religious tolerance to the political space of Liberia, and believes he will promote unity and togetherness.
“I am here today to tell you that I will be on the ballot. My running mate is somebody you already know because he was chosen by God. My vice standard bearer is someone who has the heart of God and believes in agriculture like me.
“I am excited to announce to you Mr. Erasmus Daoda Fahnbulleh as my running mate in the up-coming October 10 presidential and legislatives elections,” Dr. Whapoe disclosed.
According to Dr. Whapoe, the VOLT ticket will defeat poverty and make Liberia self-reliant in food production through modernized farming.
“We have the transformational roadmap to transform Liberia and make it respectable again. This country has lost a sense of direction under this administration, and so it’s time for us to redeem and transform Liberia. I believe that, with the help of my Vice President, we will ensure unity, development and religious tolerance for all Liberians to live in peace and harmony,” he continued.
In his acceptance remark, Erasmus Daoda Fahnbulleh expressed excitement and appreciation for being selected as Dr. Whapoe’s vice running mate, stating that it is a privilege to transform Liberia.
“I am excited to be selected here today as your running mate. I believe with team work we can redeem and transform Liberia. You have selected me because you see me as a helper; therefore, I want to assure you that I will not disappoint you for the confidence reposed in me.”