Kakata, Margibi County – The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) political leader, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has urged the recently elected and inducted party officials to remain inspired, lead in a new and improved way, and revitalize the party in order to win the 2029 elections.
Speaking at the ANC Convention in Kakata, Margibi County, over the weekend after being reelected as political leader, Mr. Cummings and other senior partisan officials thanked the convention committee for their efforts in making the event a success. The only party positions that were challenged were those of National Party Chairman, Vice Chairman for Finance and Investment, and Chairman for Inter-party & Governmental Affairs.
Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings, National Chairman Atty. Lafayette E.O. Gould, Vice Chairman for Administration Rep. Taa Won, Vice Chairman for Operations Solomon Abba Kollie, National Secretary General Desmond Ujay, Vice Chairman for Inter-Party Affairs Musa Swaray, Vice Chairman for Political Affairs Victoria Torlo Koiquah, and Vice Chairman for Legal Affairs Moriah Yeakula were among those elected and later inducted.
The others are Rose Park, National Secretary, Women’s Congress; Siafa Dennis, Deputy Secretary General; Kulah Kaizulu, Congresswoman; Jartu Boykai, Vice Chair for Administration; Munah Farhat, Vice Chairman for International Affairs; Queenyoun Siah Kpengba, Vice Chairman for Finance & Investment; Kaifa J. Konneh, National Treasurer; National Youth Chairman Alieu Kiadii, National Secretary General Obediah Sundaygar, and Vice Chairman for Administration Lawrence Spencer.
Atty. Lafayette E.O. Gould defeated Mohammed Sheriff by 57 votes to 26 for the position of National Chairman, Queenyoung Siah Kpengba defeated Alexander Kpuway by 63 votes to 24 for the position of Vice Chairman for Finance & Investment, and Musa Swaray defeated Isaac Dweh by 51 votes to 32 for the position of Vice Chairman for Inter-Party Affairs.
Speaking after elected officials were sworn in, Mr. Cummings urged ANC members to stick with the party and understand that there is a lot of work ahead of them. Noting that, it demand sacrifice from everyone if the suffering of the Liberian people is to be eased.
According to Mr. Cummings, “Liberia is too wealthy for our people to continue living in poverty. We need leaders who can manage our economy. I want to thank all of my fellow partisans for your unwavering belief and commitment to the principles, mission, and vision of the ANC.“
“It’s frustrating that many young university and college graduates are still unemployed,” Mr. Cummings said, adding that he is the ideal candidate to generate jobs, draw in direct foreign investment, and cultivate an economic climate that will allow Liberian firms to prosper.
According to him, “no one will voluntarily grant us state power; instead, we must earn it, strive for it, and make sacrifices. As such, all ANC members must be ready to put in a lot of effort to accomplish this.”
Noting that the party will rely on their ongoing support, he also expressed his sincere gratitude to the ANC diaspora members who journeyed from the United States to attend the convention.
The ANC’s 4th National Convention, with the subject “A Real Alternative for Liberia”, was chaired by Patrick Younwin Moore, who urged ANC members to reaffirm their commitment to the country’s and their party’s development.
“When we assume power, Moore promised, we will uphold our laws and Constitution to safeguard all Liberians and people living in Liberia.”
