The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, November 14, 2023 “Presidential Run-off Election Day”, and it is to be observed throughout the Republic as a national holiday.
The Proclamation calls on citizens and foreign residents within the territorial confines of the Republic of Liberia to observe this holiday, as such.
According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Proclamation further directs all government offices, business houses and marketplaces to remain closed on that day, from six o’clock ante meridian to six o’clock post meridian.
The Proclamation stated that the Government of Liberia (GOL) remains mindful of the importance of the democratic process, which provides the opportunity for the people of Liberia to express their political franchise by electing their national leaders.
The Foreign Ministry release further recounted that the National Elections Commission (NEC) on October 24, 2023 announced the date for the holding of the 2023 presidential run-off election as Tuesday, November 14, 2023.