The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) President, H. E. Omar Alieu Touray, is expected in Liberia today, August 26, 2024 on a working visit.
While on his working visit, Mr. Touray has requested a meeting with former President George M. Weah following his recent complaint to ECOWAS.
According to a communication issued by ECOWAS dated August 26, 2024, the ECOWAS Delegation is requesting a meeting with ex-president Weah at 7pm today.
The letter under the signature of Madam Josephine Nkrumah, ECOWAS Resident Representative is informing ex-president Weah about the ECOWAS President working visit to Liberia and request a meeting with him this evening.
Madam Nkrumah said: “I have the honour and pleasure to present my compliments and wish to inform Your Excellency that H.E. Omar Alieu TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission will be in Liberia for a one-day working visit on 27th August 2024. His Excellency and his delegation will arrive in Liberia on Monday, 26th August 2024 and depart on 28th August 2024. In this regard, the delegation would like to meet with Your Excellency on 26th August 2024 in your Offices at 19h00.”
The ECOWAS Resident Representative emphasized that she would be glad if former President Weah grants their request of a scheduled meeting.
“It would highly appreciated if Your Excellency’s Office would confirm if the proposed date and time is convenient. While looking forward to fruitful discussions, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem,” the statement concluded.
Many believed that this scheduled meeting with the former Liberian President is intended to launch an investigation into his complaint.
