The Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas, Inc. commends all citizens of Liberia for actively participating in the democratic process by exercising their fundamental rights to vote in the October 10th presidential and legislative elections. GGAA, the largest umbrella organization of Grand Gedeans in the diaspora, realizes that the people of Grand Gedeh also reserve the right to vote for anyone without fear of intimidation, harassment, and victimization. It is a good thing
that our people are actively involved in the determination of their leaders, and their choices must be protected, encouraged, and respected.
We find it necessary to emphasize the enduring value of maintaining peace and dispelling any false notions that suggest violence as a means to an end. The people of the Republic of Liberia have shown great resilience and progress towards unification and rebuilding after a brutal civil war. We categorically denounce any actions or statements that spread hate, incite violence, or target individuals and groups based on their ethnicity. Grand Gedeans will do anything that promotes the peace and tranquility of the nation, and nothing less, and will not be used by anyone or group to engage in any violent act.
Grand Gedeans will not support anyone who has any intention to create chaos or violence in the country. Anyone who has the intention to destabilize our democratic process will not have the support of the people of Grand Gedeh.
The people of Grand Gedeh County have and continue to be consistent with the teachings of our forefathers, to uphold certain core values such as:
a. Equal access to opportunities for all Grand Gedeans.
b. Assurance of peace, security, and the rule of law.
c. Transparent and effective governance.
d. Sustainable economic growth.
e. Preservation of natural resources and environment.
f. The respect of fundamental human rights and human dignity
This vision is indeed, to foster national peace, and national unity, upholding quality social,
economic, and infrastructure development for all Liberians. As Grand Gedeans, we will never
deviate from or abandon these core values. We make an appeal to all Liberians, to build a
peaceful and prosperous future for Liberia, together.
Signed:
Madame Edith T. Poah
National President, GGAA
About Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas, Inc.:
The Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, remains committed to fulfilling its main aims and objectives to improve well-being and foster peace among Grand Gedeans living in the United States & Canada, and mobilizing resources for the
reconstruction of Liberia, Gedeh County in particular. Further, we are resolved in our dedication to build and promote the tenets of democratic good governance, and this includes diversity, tolerance, and inclusivity. For more information, visit https://ggaainc.org/.
